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jan 1, 1969 - first biped robot

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WAP-1 became the first biped robot and was designed by Ichiro Kato. Air bags
connected to the frame were used to stimulate artificial muscles WAP-3 was
designed later and could walk on flat surfaces as well as climb up and down
stairs or slopes. It could also turn while walking.

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Date:

jan 1, 1969
Now
~ 57 years ago

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