A nimble robot inspired by bush babies can now bounce three times its own height in a single leap. SALTO (saltatorial locomotion terrain obstacles) was fist designed to jump at 4mph (1.75 m/s) but a host of new features have now been added to the nifty machine. A single leg, inspired by those of the galago, or Senegalese bush baby, propels the robot across a range of terrain and over various obstacles. Video footage of it in action reveals how it effortlessly navigates obstacle courses and bounces through the streets. Creators of SALTO hope the technology will one day aid the development of other robots which can assist in rescue missions by jumping over rubble.