Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have developed an innovative robot called M4 (Multi-Modal Mobility Morphobot), which can transform its body into eight distinct modes of locomotion. M4 showcases impressive capabilities such as rolling on four wheels, flying with rotor-like wheels, standing on two wheels to observe obstacles, and “walking” using wheel-like feet. This versatile robot can also adapt its motion to suit different terrains, making it ideal for various applications ranging from rescue operations to space exploration. M4 uses AI to assess its environment, and has unparalleled mobility.

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