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Modern robots like Boston Dynamics' Atlas use similar principles of momentum and balance to perform flips and navigate rough terrain.

Whether it's a digital model in a physics simulator or a physical machine in a robotics lab, the Acrobot continues to be a vital tool for teaching machines how to move with the grace and intelligence of a human performer. Dynamics Showing Perfection in Acrobats- Robots by Boston Acrobots

Because the first joint has no motor, the robot is . It cannot simply "lift" itself; it must use precisely timed "kicks" at the elbow to build up energy, eventually swinging into an inverted vertical position—a feat known as the "swing-up" task. The Challenge of Control Modern robots like Boston Dynamics' Atlas use similar