This video shows observations of a lizard jumping, followed by application of the techniques for use of a tail for stabilization to robots. (Via Automaton)
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Taking a lesson from lizards
Posted 6 Jan 2012 at 16:39 UTC (updated 6 Jan 2012 at 16:54 UTC) by John_RobotsPodcast 
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