Robots could soon walk like HUMANS: System that mimics our gait will someday allow AI to join the army, say scientists

• System created after studying the fluidity of human and animal motion
• Scientists based technology on concept known as 'spring-mass' walking
• This combines dynamics of a mechanical system with computer control
• It gives robots ability to react to rough terrain and maintain their balance

Footage of robots falling over recently caused hilarity on social media.

While we may be impressed by their artificial intelligence, humanoids often have an awkward, stumbling gait.

Now scientists have developed a new system that they say will allow future robots to walk in the same way as humans, and avoid being knocked over easily. 

The technology could allow robots to one day take over human jobs, such as serving in the armed forces or doing household chores, the researchers claim. 

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Scientists have developed a system that they say will allow robots to walk in the same way as humans. They tested it on Atrias. They found it can take impacts and retain its balance. It can also walk over rough terrain

The technology was created by Oregon State University, who claims it's the most sophisticated system of its kind.

To create it, researchers studied human and animal gait to learn how they achieve a fluidity of motion while remaining energy efficient.