Kangaroo: The Original Pogo StickHow its spring-like hop inspires efficient robots.

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Nature Solved It First

The kangaroo's signature bounce is a masterclass in energy efficiency. Their long, elastic tendons store and release energy with every hop, allowing them to cover vast distances without tiring. This simple, powerful principle is now being copied by engineers. We're applying this biological blueprint to create more efficient hopping robots and advanced prosthetics. By mimicking the kangaroo's natural spring, these machines can move farther and faster using less power.