The robot by Festo AG is based on the Moroccan flic-flac spider, which can walk like other spiders. It can also propel itself into the air, with a combined sequence of somersaulting and rolling on the ground. It is twice as fast in so-called rolling mode than when walking.The BionicWheelBot has eight legs, enabling it to both walk and roll. They are controlled by a total of 15 small motors, which fit in the knee joints and body. There are also 14 automatic-locking worm gear units that ensure tha

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