TechnologyAugust 22, 2026

backflipping

BACK-flip-ing

Definition

The act of performing an acrobatic feat in which one turns backwards in the air by rotating the body 360 degrees.

Etymology

Derived from 'back' and 'flip,' the term originated in the 19th century to describe the acrobatic maneuver where the body flips backward through the air.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a specific capability of Unitree's humanoid robots, highlighting their impressive, agile physical movements.

At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall and a stretcher

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