Scientists built an 'Iron Man-inspired' robot with jet-powered feet

Chinese scientists have developed a robot that could be straight out of the Iron Man movies. The two-legged bot is outfitted with small jet engines that are attached to its feet. Robotics engineers at Guangdong University of Tech's School of Automation in China strapped two duct fans to the robot's feet which allow it to cross wider distances than it would have been able to previously. Robotics engineers at Guangdong University of Tech's School of Automation in China developed a bipedal robot that can cross wide distances, thank to two small jet engines It also solves a major problem commonly experienced by robot developers. Most bipedal robots are only capable of making static movements like walking forward in short, controlled steps.