Here is another wheeled-legged robot that gives you the best of both worlds. It uses a special parallel joint drive module that achieves a 40% increase in efficiency over traditional designs. As you can see in the below video, this robot can climb obstacles up to 1 meter. It is IP65 rated. It can overcome up to 45 degree slopes.
The M1 is cable of overcoming rocky terrains and stairs. It can also balance on two legs or hands. It can even jump from a 1.2 height on two feet.
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