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Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:20 pm Post subject: The Cubli: a cube that can jump up, balance, and 'walk' |
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The Cubli is a 15 × 15 × 15 cm cube that can jump up and balance on its corner. Reaction wheels mounted on three faces of the cube rotate at high angular velocities and then brake suddenly, causing the Cubli to jump up. Once the Cubli has almost reached the corner stand up position, controlled motor torques are applied to make i...read more |
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