Catapy - A Toy Car Covered by a Caterpillar Track (11270N)
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This invention is a palm-size battery-powered toy car covered by a caterpillar track that is able to run freely in and off-road in regular and irregular surfaces. The toy is able to overcome obstacles by automatically changing directions after colliding and bouncing off them. Additionally, the toy can be combined with similar toys to create more exciting configurations that retain the properties of its individual components. Development Status Technology Readiness Level 6 on the scale by the Ministry of Defence Singapore. About the Research Group Dr. Yuichiro Katsumoto works at the CUTE Center in the National University of Singapore. This research was supported by the Media Development Authority of Singapore. |