Inspirations From Nature: The Cheetah

There's no doubt that the cheetah is a marvel of nature. The ability to reach speeds up to 70 mph is astonishing. But how can we learn and benefit from observing this creature? Well, a team of researchers at MIT may be on to something.

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After studying the physiology of the cheetah, the engineers at MIT, have created a robot that replicates the movements of the animal. There are many ways in which we could use this technology, including: prosthetics and transportation. Just another gift of nature.