The robot, appropriately named Raptor, is bipedal like its namesake. It features two flexible feet, made out of a carbon-fiber/epoxy composite, which are attached to lightweight legs.

In 2012, robots became faster than humans, when DARPA's Cheetah robot -- inspired by the fastest land animal -- surpassed the fastest man on earth, Olympic runner Usain Bolt. However, other robots ...

Another day, another bipedal robot that will eventually run you down and crush you! This new robot, called the Raptor, can run 26 miles an hour without falling over and even jump over obstacles.

The velociraptor-inspired Raptor robot is capable of reaching a top speed of roughly 28mph, though researchers told IEEE Spectrum it can reach an even higher mark at the expense of stability.

Intrigued by the difference between the way human-built craft and raptors conduct banks, the pair designed and built a feathered, mechanical raptor capable of mimicking the technique of a hawk.

The only real barrier to robotic companionship, then, is pricing: the S2 Humanoid Head, along with a robot arm or two, costs somewhere in the region of $300,000.

Testing Raptor Interest in Dragonfly Robot The Fly Tech Dragonfly is a foot-long, remote-controlled, flying toy. Birds of prey reportedly have swooped down and carried the robot away.