Cubli, A Robotic Cube That Can Balance on a Corner and Walk

Cubli

Researchers at Swiss university ETH Zurich have developed Cubli, a robotic cube that can jump up, balance on a corner, and walk, thanks to a computer-controlled system of reaction wheels. As this demo video shows, the 5.9-inch cube can maintain balance even when it is prodded or the surface on which it is perched is tilted.

Cubli

photo via ETH Zurich, video via Gajamohan Mohanarajah

via Colossal

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