Video: Scurrying Rideable Robot Platform Lets You Surf on 12 Legs

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that's kind of freaky looking.
probes and rovers with legs are definitely the future, though.

pretty awesome to watch/would be even better to ride on.. but it seems a lil shakey. . .and the beeping makes me think it's coming to asplode on me O_O

Well, I dedicated 3 minutes of my precious time, pondering what applications this mode of locomotion might lend particular (unique) advantages to. ... How and where would this thing be better than a tracked or wheeled mode ? What does this thing have that a tracked or wheeled platform does not ?

What this thing portends, above other means, is a trinity of Torque, Grip, and "ridgid stability".

So, it would lend its-self to a custom "track" of notched "holds", something like the lift chains on a roller coaster.

Using a custom "grip-rail", could be used for Zero-G construction and material handling. Inside or outside the ISS, for instance ... for compact and massive load handling.

Could move UAVs/USVs/USSVs and Ordnance along recessed deck grips, below decks, on carriers and LCS ships ... Provides torque, grip and stability to transport heavy explosive ordnance and turbines, in rough seas ... SAFELY!

This thing could be adapted to navigate a standard lattice and, so, might be able to navigate a full pallet of cinder blocks up an OSHA standard exo-scaffolding, on tall buildings ... So it could bring a load of bricks/blocks/rivets by navigating from the east-facing, ground-level supply truck, to the west-facing exterior wall, on the 23rd floor, by crawling along standard scaffolds. It could also winch structural steel and rivets up special "grab-rails" that clamp onto standard "I" or "H"-beams.

Also for lunar construction with BOTH all-terrain and scaffold trans-navigation. Haul a load of refined material pellets across a crater floor and up a grab-rail.

Could be used as an alternative to a factory roller belt, to move heavy loads (locked down).

It just looks like a "Tractor-Winch", to me. Like, really good at "tug-of-war" on a steel grate, where it can grab on and pull hard.

You do "get" that this thing can remain ALWAYS LOCKED DOWN, to a "grab-deck" (or rail), even as it moves around and decides where to take this load and how to avoid personnel and obstacles? ... Right? ... Like a mail-bot that is locked onto a deck or bulk-head or overhead grip surface.

Put a locking-clasp-pincher, on each "foot/claw" and, at least half the claws are locked down, while the rest of the feet find new foot-holds.

There are definately "justified" applications for a roving tractor winch that can climb across decks, walls, and ceilings, with massive loads, and be unaffected by pitching decks or lack of significant gravity.

CALLING DARPA AND ONR >>> ATTENTION !

Could be made in any size. Can it climb stairs?

Amazingly cool, though I doubt it could climb stairs in it's current configuration. It looks like it takes very small steps. I'm sure it can be greatly improved upon. Awesome camshaft type movement of the legs though. Looks like that keeps the movement balanced and smooth. Very elegant and simple really.

next model should add:
-climb walls
-I mean stairs
-be able to sit on
-move faster
-spin faster
-remove pinching surfaces/areas
-be able to carry Ootrons

Ya, the thing reminded me of them; not sure if I spelled ootrons right but they are the little pink guys from TMNT.

Just saying this could be put to great use for handicaps with just a few tweaks

This machine has potential in many fields. If recognised as a prototype of a new design for robots, the uses are endless. A larger version especially could be used to transport people, supplies, and equipment over rugged terrain both in the military and modern society. The noise it makes is only as loud as an RC car (which actually is quiet). Even if it was an issue, the noise could be easilly reduced. A well egineered machine that has the capability to move useing mechanical legs would be able to go almost anywhere. If this concept was ever expanded on, it could even be integrated to move using a hybrid system, switching between legs and wheels/treads to maximize efficiency.
As a last remark (mainly directed towards Domin8or), the model seen in the video is not meant for civilian or military use. It simply makes no sense. What this article is about is the robot's design and potential. As mentioned before, sound could be masked (but doesn't need to be), size can be increased, and speed could be increased simply by increasing the size or by using a larger power source than a tiny battery pack.

speaking of android's...
Japan's Android Actress
Meet Geminoid F, an android whose star turn in an Osaka University play won't go unnoticed. http://www.newslook.com/videos/257038-japan-s-android-actress?autoplay=true

We need to figure out a way to remotely fry these damn spammers motherboards. Death by packet!

And it can go anywhere wheels can go. So?