Check Out this Robot that Acts as a Body Double

Updated 8.13.15, 6:13 PM EDT by Andrew Tieu

Researchers from MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering have designed an interface that takes advantage of a human's split-second reflexes allowing a humanoid to maintain its balance and complete tasks. (Learn more: ) Video: Melanie Gonick/MIT Additional footage courtesy of the researchers

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