🤖 RAI shows Roadrunner robot that rolls and climbs stairs

RAI unveiled Roadrunner, a 15 kg robot that moves on wheels, climbs stairs, and balances on a single wheel. It switches between rolling and stepping depending on terrain.

The legs are fully symmetrical, with joints that bend in both directions. Wheels can be placed side by side or inline, and can lock for walking up steps.

RAI was founded in 2022 with $400M from Hyundai and is led by Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert.

The project is still a tech demo, focused on mobility and control systems.

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