News Summary

• Engineers at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, also known as KAIST, built a humanoid that runs, jumps and even moonwalks with smooth control.
• In a recent field test, the robot sprinted across a soccer field, kicked a ball toward the goal and changed direction without hesitation.
• The robot can run up to about 7.3 miles per hour and climb steps taller than a foot.
• The research team is working toward a full humanoid system that can operate in real workplaces.