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 ...

KAIST’s Raptor robot was inspired by the velociraptor, an extinct six-foot killing machine known for its role as wily pack hunter in Jurassic Park. The robo-Raptor isn’t hunting anyone (yet)—but it’s ...

The San Francisco Police Department has submitted a proposal that would authorize its robots to use deadly force in certain circumstances that put officers in danger.

The research pair suggest their robot not only helps explain certain aspects of raptor flight but might be useful in designing new kinds of drones that are able to turn more smoothly.