Is a back flipping robot really a giant leap for humankind?

With nearly 10 million views, this clever robot is getting everyone excited
Is a back flipping robot really a giant leap for humankind?
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No more "face planting" robots 

We've been filming flipping robots with rubbish co-ordination for decades but it seems we finally have a humanoid robot that looks nearly as agile as us. It's not certain what this mechanical marvel will be used for but have you pondered the implications? 

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