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Scientists create the fastest 'soft' robot yet inspired by cheetahs

Inspired by cheetahs, the fastest creatures on land, researchers have developed the fastest- moving soft robot on solid surfaces and in water. The "LEAP" has a spring-powered "bistable" spine, which lets it exert more force and gallop across the surface, meaning that its feet leave the ground. "Previous soft robots remained in contact with ground, which limits their speed," researchers said.

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