How Lizards, Robots Use Tails To Be More Agile

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Uploaded by on Jan 4, 2012

UC Berkeley researchers have demonstrated how an active tail can help lizards (and robots) control pitch during jumps and falls. Read more: http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/dinosaurlike-tails-make-terre...

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  • A good idea to implement for a new type of mini 4WD

  • You persuaded me, I take the tail.

  • Interesting.

  • Drag Racing cars have had these Tails for awhile now, but I guess an Active Tail would be good for off road vehicles, or Planetary Rovers

  • lizards win this time....

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