Alien
Is this really a robot? Or is it a remotely controlled machine that can carry a video camera?
Full credit to the designers. It's a great machine but what makes it a robot?
JimRD
wow, no arrogance there!
Michael Crumpton
I am suspicious that they do not show it doing any sharp turns or going at any speed other than a full run. Also unless it is going over obstacles or through shallow water, why bother with legs? Wheels have to be more efficient and simpler. If they like the idea of a running robot, wouldn't a 2 legged robot or even a 4 legged one a la Boston Dynamics be more true to the act of running?
Adorable pumpkin
They need to show why this robot would be better than a similar robot with 2 wheels.
ooglek
I'm scratching my head thinking of what I would want this for. I don't see the runner running in the grass or offroad, so is it limited to paved road, despite the running? What about water-proofing for running in a bit of water? Or even different feet so it could run across water?
That'd be cool... still not thinking of a realistic use, unless it can run off-road. I'd like to see how much more nimble this is -- how fast can it turn? Video feed? Could I have it chase a mountain bike down a mountain? I'm thinking no... maybe if you had the three arms connected in almost a wheel (flexing triangle) it could be more off-road ready.
Frank1962
As implemented, explain to me how this is simply not a spoke wheel with out rims? I don't see an ability to tackle uneven terrain, climb said terrain, or negotiate tight spaces, the advantages of quad or bi pedal locomotion.
So, is a robot? or proof kickstarter will try to fund anything?
Adrien
I think it's a stretch to call this "running". Those are just spoked wheels without the rim. There's no back and forth motion of legs, just pure rotation.
ash
it may be a legway, but i think it's been done with wheels already
The Skud
Pretty impractical really. Cannot see how it manages sharp turns either. BUT, Man - wouldn't it freak out the local cats or birdlife ... I have seen previously somebody is using something pretty like a wingless R/C plane on skid floats to frighten a plague of geese, I bet this would do fairly well.
Simon Bailey
This is just a wheel. Whether its a robot or a remote controlled wheel is one thing but its definitely not running. Its rolling. If a human does a cartwheel are they still running? Or rolling? Or cartwheeling?
Also seems incapable of starting from a standstill.
If is cant perform motion without human assistance to get it moving its not a robot.
Cheers,
Simon