Pinto: Jumping, Perching Squirrel Inspired Robot

Here is another robot that is inspired by squirrels. Pinto is a latched spring actuated robot that can jump and perch. This robot weighs only 450g. It is developed for tree jumping, which is something squirrels are fond of. Researchers pulled it off using twisted string and carbon fiber springs. As the researchers explain:

By switching between series and parallel-elastic modes with our latched 5-bar leg mechanism, Pinto executes energetic jumps as well as maintains continuous control during shorter bounding motions

This robot has a 2DOF arm that it can use for grabbing and perching on trees.

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