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Stokes gives the example of Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot, which can be seen performing backflip after backflip in promo videos.
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James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
These include smooth somersaults, aerial twists, and backflips, all completed with stable landings that demonstrate improved coordination and control.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Caldwell became the only woman in history to land a quadruple-twisting triple backflip.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
The outlet reported that during a performance at the zoo on Aug. 6, Ramadhani did a backflip but fell on his head and broke his neck.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
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James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
These include smooth somersaults, aerial twists, and backflips, all completed with stable landings that demonstrate improved coordination and control.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Caldwell became the only woman in history to land a quadruple-twisting triple backflip.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
The outlet reported that during a performance at the zoo on Aug. 6, Ramadhani did a backflip but fell on his head and broke his neck.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Backflip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backflip. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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backflip
noun
back·flip
-ˌflip 
: a backward somersault especially in the air
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