<p>➀ Engineers have developed a hopping robot inspired by squirrels' agility, aiming to replicate their ability to parkour through branches and land precisely.</p><p>➁ Researchers combined biological studies with robotics to analyze squirrels' jumping techniques, focusing on the forces applied during landings and the use of torque for balance.</p><p>➂ Insights from these studies were used to improve the robot's landing mechanics, potentially leading to enhanced capabilities such as navigating complex flat surfaces beyond just narrow perches.</p>