Tiny bipedal robot rock-walks its way into the record books

CMU's Zippy is Smallest Self-Contained Bipedal Robot in the World, Could be Used for Search-and-Rescue Missions

Carnegie Mellon University just unveiled a pocket-sized wonder that’s shaking up robotics. Say hello to Zippy, the world’s tiniest self-contained bipedal robot, clocking in at just 3.6 centimeters tall—barely bigger than a LEGO minifig. Developed up by Aaron Johnson and Sarah Bergbreiter’s team, this mini marvel isn’t just a shrinking act; it’s a sneak peek [...]

Tiny bipedal robot rock-walks its way into the record books

What's 3.6 cm tall (1.4 in), and could one day be performing tasks such as walking through disaster site rubble looking for trapped survivors? It's Zippy, which is reportedly the smallest self-contained bipedal robot ever made – and it uses a simple but clever walking mechanism.Continue Reading