REK robot demo delivers 850 lbs of force in a kick
cixliv · x · 2026-08-18
The REK team demonstrated a robot's kicking capability. According to the video description, the robot can generate up to 850 lbs (approx. 385 kg) of force during a kick. The post jokingly notes that the team continued to work on the robot's performance despite being told to take the day off.
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