This DIY Bipedal Robot Used Pneumatic “Air-Muscles” Instead of Motors

- Title: This DIY Bipedal Robot Used Pneumatic “Air-Muscles” Instead of Motors Description: In 1987, Richard Greenhill and the "Shadow Group" built Shadow Walker, a 1.6m biped using pneumatic McKibben muscles instead of motors. It stood but couldn’t walk reliably at the 1990 Robot Olympics. Yet, this DIY spirit birthed Shadow Robot Co., now a leader in dexterous AI hands. From attic tinkering to industrial precision, it’s a testament to how physical automation evolves. Robots may struggle with stairs, but their hands are mastering the factory floor. #Robotics #Automation #ShadowRobot