Robot Transforms Midair from Flight to Roll on Terrain
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Tech Xplore
Caltech engineers have developed ATMO, a robot that can morph midair from flying to rolling on terrain, enhancing its agility and robustness for applications like delivery and exploration. The robot uses a single motor to transform its thrusters into wheels, with a sophisticated control system managing complex aerodynamic forces during the transition, inspired by animal locomotion.