# Kickable Bipedal Robots The ATRIAS Robot Doesn't Mind If You Kick It By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-03-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bipedal-robot References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/atrias-bipedal-robots/36602/) & [mime.oregonstate.edu](http://mime.oregonstate.edu/research/drl/atrias/) The ATRIAS is a bipedal robot that can recover from a swift kick and keep walking, and can also handle other obstacles to boot. A project of [Oregon State University's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohsu) Dynamic Robotics Laboratory, ATRIAS was built to research the science of walking and running with the goal of creating a robot that can navigate treacherous terrain in a standing, bipedal position. The design is centered around a pair of [spring-loaded legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knee-joint-exoskeleton) similar to pogo sticks. However this robot doesn't bounce around, instead using its legs as a suspension system and storage solution for mechanical energy. This bipedal robot looks to be able to withstand kicks as well as dodge ball attacks. While it may be goofy looking, the goal isn't aesthetic but rather centers around creating a robot that could eventually have a range of applications in military, industry and security-related industries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bipedal Robots:** ATRIAS showcases the potential of bipedal robots that can recover from physical interactions and navigate treacherous terrain. - **Obstacle Navigation:** The ATRIAS robot's ability to handle obstacles opens opportunities for improved mobility in various industries. - **Energy Storage Solutions:** ATRIAS demonstrates the potential of using spring-loaded legs as a suspension system and energy storage solution in robotics. ### Where This Applies - **Military:** Bipedal robots like ATRIAS could enhance military capabilities by navigating difficult terrains and withstanding physical interactions. - **Industrial:** ATRIAS' obstacle navigation capabilities could be utilized to improve productivity and safety in industrial settings. - **Security:** The ability of bipedal robots like ATRIAS to withstand kicks and handle obstacles presents possibilities for enhancing security operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balance Beam-Walking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadruped-robots.md) - [Hopping All-Terrain Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascento-pro.md) - [Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots.md) - [Diminutive Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bipedal-robots.md) - [Rugged Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-quadruped-robots.md) - [Hybrid Movement Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-robot.md) - [Independently-Running Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-dogs.md) - [Soccer-Dribbling Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerdribbling-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-01.md)