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Meet SALTO: The Pogo Robot Set for Space Exploration!

6/11/2025

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Meet SALTO, the groundbreaking pogo-like robot from U.C. Berkeley that can leap at an impressive 8 mph! Built to navigate tough terrains and assist in disaster relief, this innovative creation, funded by NASA, is also set to explore the icy surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Inspired by the agility of squirrels, SALTO promises remarkable efficiency and precision in its landings.

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Meet SALTO, the groundbreaking pogo-like robot from U.C. Berkeley that can leap at an impressive 8 mph! Built to navigate tough terrains and assist in disaster relief, this innovative creation, funded by NASA, is also set to explore the icy surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Inspired by the agility of squirrels, SALTO promises remarkable efficiency and precision in its landings.