All-Terrain Hopping Robot: Hopcopter Switches Between Jumping and Flying

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T.Yamazaki shares Hopcopter, an all-terrain hopping robot capable of long-duration travel. The robot dynamically switches between jumping and flying modes depending on terrain and task conditions — hopping for obstacles and complex ground, flying to cross gaps that cannot be jumped. This hybrid locomotion strategy combines the energy efficiency of ground hopping with the high mobility of aerial flight, making it suitable for all-terrain inspection, exploration, and other scenarios. The video demonstrates the robot operating in various environments.