monopod
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A robot that moves and balances on one leg
- noun
- /ˈmɒnəpɒd/
- Specialized
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monópodo
- For his research on balance, the engineer designed a new monopod that could easily navigate rocky surfaces.
Examples
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During the demonstration, the inventor showcased the monopod that could move across various types of landscapes smoothly.
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As a result, the monopod became a "walking stick," which was much needed at this point!
Academic text (2009) -
The scientist used a monopod to stabilize her camera while photographing the uneven terrain.
How Stable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Monopod comes from Greek parts mono- 'one' and -pod 'foot', the same -pod in tripod. So a monopod is a single-legged robot or vehicle that moves or keeps its balance on one leg.