One Legged Jumping Robot

Toyota has said it has developed a robot leg that can jump like a human’s, an evolution from today’s stiff-jointed machines. The one-meter (3.3-foot) leg has a joint on its toe letting it jump as high as four centimeters (1.6 inches) by bending and stretching its toe and another knee-like joint, Japan’s top automaker said Wednesday.
The Toyota Motor Corp. spokeswoman said:

“This is a basic technology that can be applied to a two-legged robot in future. It was a difficult step for robots. But it was made possible after making a number of prototypes. Besides the joy of jumping about, robots will also be able to run faster and to handle unpaved roads more smoothly.”