A little robot named ‘Sand Flea’ flies high (VIDEO)

By WTOP Staff
March 30, 2012 | 2:09 PM

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is currently funding development of a tiny robot that can do big things.

At only 11 pounds, the four-wheeled machine dubbed “Sand Flea” has an on-board stabilization system that allows it to leap up to 30 feet in the air.

Boston Dynamics, an engineering company that specializes in building dynamic robots, is the organization charged with developing the little guy. Check out the video below to see Sand Flea in action.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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