Meet the robot that takes a licking and keeps on ticking.<br /><br />Created at the University of Tokyo, this beefed-up humanoid has a metal frame that protects the fragile technology inside. High-stress areas, like knees and hands, are reinforced with extra armor so that the robot can fall more safely.<br /><br />The prototype frame was designed to help humanoid robots who frequently fall over. It's a common problem, as balance can be hard to program. The researchers say their fall-proof robot wil
