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202413 minGdoc-short

Creating a Robotic Double Dutch Machine

202413 minGdoc-short

A mechanical engineer is developing a robotic machine that enables a single person to play Double Dutch jump rope independently.

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Creating a Robotic Double Dutch Machine

2024• 13 minG

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A mechanical engineer is developing a robotic machine that enables a single person to play Double Dutch jump rope independently.

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Double Dutch is a jump rope game that requires two people spinning ropes in opposite directions and at least one person to jump. A mechanical engineer is building a machine that would allow a single person to play whenever they wanted. Watch the full episode - Building Stuff: Boost It! Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary on social for more NOVA content TikTok:

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