The team challenges RHex the six-legged robot to an all terrain obstacle course. The team models Rhex's unique design to create a six legged all terrain vehicle.
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Prototype This: Testing Rhex the Six-Legged Robot
The team challenges RHex the six-legged robot to an all terrain obstacle course. The team models Rhex's unique design to create a six legged all terrain vehicle.
Added: Dec 9, 2008
Views: 8723 Views
Runtime: 01:47
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