General Electric Walking Truck - photo

General Electric Walking Truck/Cybernetic Walking Machine developed for the U.S. Army in the 1960s. It was designed to carry supplies over rough terrain.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...408#post189033
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...142#post207656
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...282#post161513
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...079#post199232

If they had the computing power that existed even 10 years ago this would be a viable machine, though I think that it would work as purely mechanical if the operator were in a crawling position, rather than seated, as it would put their legs and arms a position closer to that of the limbs they are operating. Since the feet are just blocks, the operator doesn't really need hands for operation, which could leave them able to control other aspects, such as loads or weapons.

Neil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coNO...tionandscience