The first human-size humanoid that can fall over safely and stand-up again

This paper investigates a method through which human-size humanoid robot can fall over backwards safely. Squatting-extending motion of legs reduce impact of falling and shock-absorbing parts of the robot keep the force at a permissible range. The robot could stand up itself again after falling.

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