Biper 4 robot

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Date Introduced
1983
Photographer
Richards, Mark
Dimensions
overall: 17 1/4 in x 12 in x 12 in
Credit Line
Gift of Prof. Isao Shimoyama, University of Tokyo
Copyright Owner
© Mark Richards
Object ID
102716353

Designed by Isao Shimoyama and Hirofumi Miura at the University of Tokyo, the Biper series of robots explored balance and two-legged locomotion. Biper-4’s improved knee and ankle joints still required ski-like feet for stability.