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You might not think being able to jump over an obstacle while running is that impressive, but then you’re not a four-legged robot weighing more than 30 kilos. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Biometric Media Lab have developed a ‘cheetah’ robot that can run and jump over obstacles autonomously, making this the first four-legged robot that is able to run untethered. The cheetah, which weighs about 31.75 kg, cleared 18-inch hurdles while moving at a speed of 8 km/h. The robot can run at 21 km/h on a flat course.