Why Robots Should Look To Shakira For Coaching

Whether it’s mean-spirited shoves, or just the odd accidental bump, robots are going to have to get better at staying upright when they’re suddenly faced with an unexpected force without warning. And according to Digital Trends, roboticists from the University of Texas at Austin may have the answer. They've created Mercury, a new bipedal robot which is designed to exhibit an impressive ability to stay balanced when encountering these scenarios.