The Pentagon's research unit is funding the development of robotic legs for helicopters.
Darpa has released footage showing a test version of the landing gear attached to a remote-controlled aircraft.
It hopes the machinery will one day be capable of allowing manned flights to land on uneven rubble-strewn terrain and moving surfaces.
Work continues on the project at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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