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近日,关于南科大研发的 半人马机器人Centaur Robot)在海外科技圈刷屏了。这款能让人瞬间变身四足半人马的外部机器人,不仅打破了传统外骨骼的设计思路,更在性能上取得了惊人表现。

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Hydraulic-powered exoskeletons (a kind of wearable robot that helps people move) that help wearers lift heavy objects or move freely have existed for years, but a team of Chinese researchers has recently introduced a unique new model inspired by the mythological centaur (a creature with a human upper body and a horse’s lower body in ancient stories). Named the “Centaur” power suit, it is basically a bipedal (two-legged) robot that is fixed to the wearer’s back, acting as an extra pair of legs that walks together with them. These robotic legs follow the user’s movements closely and adapt naturally when the user changes direction or speed. 

Most exoskeletons are attached to the user’s body and limbs to help them move, but the Centaur works as a separate pair of extra legs. This design has clear advantages: it can fully carry heavy loads without restricting the wearer’s movements, avoiding the uncomfortable sense of being restricted that traditional suits bring. It connects to the wearer’s back through a flexible connecting part with a nonlinear spring, which keeps stable when the force is small and remains comfortable even when carrying heavier loads, effectively separating human and robotic movement forces.

Tests show that the Centaur works very well. When wearing the suit, the energy people need to walk with a 20-kilogram backpack is reduced by about 35% — much higher than the 5-12% energy saving of ordinary exoskeletons. Scientists explain that the robot not only supports the weight but also helps push the user forward, greatly reducing the physical burden of walking. 
While AI-driven fully autonomous robots are seen as the future by many, the Centaur’s team suggests a mixed way: humans control the direction and make decisions, while robots do the heavy work. This combines human wisdom with robot strength to work most efficiently. Though the suit has gone viral online, public feedback has been mostly negative. Some worry about safety, such as the risk of getting hurt if the wearer trips over, while others joke that it resembles a legged rickshaw (a kind of vehicle pulled by people). Despite the criticism, the Centaur’s creative combination of mythology and engineering offers a fresh perspective on wearable robotics.
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