{"id":32849,"date":"2024-03-20T17:05:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T16:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ntnrobotics.com\/?page_id=32849"},"modified":"2025-11-06T11:49:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:49:43","slug":"funded-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ntnrobotics.com\/en\/funded-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Funded Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We have the pleasure of announcing the winners in response to Call for Proposals.<\/p>

We thank all teams who put the effort and time into submitting their applications.<\/p>

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Bubble Robotics: Modular Docking and Affordable AUV Constellations for Persistent Ocean Infrastructure and Ecosystem Monitoring<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Development of a modular underwater docking system for resident ocean robotics, enabling the deployment of constellations of autonomous underwater vehicles capable of observing and interacting with the ocean over long durations, without ships or human intervention. This innovation aims...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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SoftBot: A General-Purpose Robotic Assistant for Safe and Adaptive Crop Care<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The first soft robotic solution to enable safe, adaptive automation in greenhouses. Using teleoperation and continuous learning, we learn in real time tasks like harvesting and pruning, addressing labor shortages in horticulture. Research Partner : EPFL CREATE Lab The...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Innovative Robotic Joint Actuators for Humanoid Robots<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Developing next-generation joints for humanoid robots using advanced reducer technology to create high-torque, compact, back-drivable, and transparent actuators that enable safe, smooth, and human-like motion. Research Partner : EPFL \u2013 REHAssist The REHAssist research group, led by Dr. Mohamed...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Tethys 4k Fusion \u2013 Autonomous Subsea Mapping for Digital Twin Creation<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Tethys\u00a04K Fusion is a lightweight multi-camera 4K payload for autonomous subsea 3D mapping. With real-time sensor fusion and closed-loop quality control, it enables digital twins, faster inspections, and superior data quality for offshore assets. Research Partner : Autonomous Systems...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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FireDrone Nest – Portable docking station with integrated cooling & cleaning for persistent drone operations<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: FireDrone Nest is a mobile, thermally shielded docking station that enables continuous missions for the high-temperature-resistant FireDrone. After each flight, the Nest reconditions the FireDrone to safe operating levels – minimizing downtime and manual intervention. Field validation will take...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article><\/div>\n

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Towards Certifiable, Vision-Based Mid-Air Collision Avoidance for Drones<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Development of a 360\u00b0 camera-based mid-air collision avoidance system for small drones that can be certifiable under current BAZL (Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation) regulations and establish a new standard in airspace safety. Research Partner : Autonomous Systems...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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VISTENT: variable stiffness endoscopes for sinus surgeries in difficult-to-reach areas<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Development of a novel variable stiffness endoscope that enables new types of minimally invasive head and neck surgeries with fewer complications, shorter procedures for doctors, faster recovery for patients, and lower costs for hospitals. Research Partner : The Laboratory...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Remaining Flight Time & Accurate State of Charge Estimation for Drone Operations in Warehouses<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The aim of the project is to redefine battery performance management for drones by integrating real-time State of Charge (SoC) tracking. Predictive models enhance accuracy, enabling extended flight times, reduced disruptions, and optimized energy usage in inventory automation systems....<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Phygital Robotics Education Platform for Industrial Upskilling<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The progression of the cobotics market for industrial applications requires dedicated teaching programs to upskill the employees and to form new personnel. Current training programs either requires centralized sessions, shared hardware, and\/or instructor-led demonstrations. Simulators exist, but they are...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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The Fall Stopper \u2013 A lightweight robotic approach to fall prevention<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Building on an existing prototype, the project focuses on developing an enhanced version of an award-winning mobile cable robot for fall prevention. The solution is expected to contribute to reducing the 90,000 fall-related injuries occurring annually in Switzerland. Research...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article><\/div>\n

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Motors as Sensors: Anomaly Detection in a Pipetting Robot<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: \u00a0The project aims at leveraging small and medium-sized motors as sensors. Motors are often located close to components being moved, an ideal place for picking up information and running integrated anomaly detection on a machine learning-enabled microcontroller. Research Partner...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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5 Axis Microscope for Automated Optical Inspection<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Development of a microscope which can move in 5 axes, is configurable, programmable, and fast.The project will focus on testing how fast it can scan a manufactured object. The goal is to do this task, at least, as fast...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Safe and Reliable Interactive Communication Framework for Human-Environment Interaction<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Development of a secure and reliable interactive communication framework for human-environment interaction, designed to create a dynamic, responsive, and safe IoT-based ecosystem. In this ecosystem, smart furniture enhances the built environment to optimize and augment human capabilities. Research Partner...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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PRESSMAP – PRESSure MAPping for real-time evaluation of forefoot instability<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Hallux valgus is a foot disorder usually evaluated through manual examination. The proposal will use robotic devices to reduce uncertainties. The goal of the current project is to enhance an existing prototype by implementing metatarsal dynamic pressure distribution measurement....<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Plate Explorer \u2013 Mobile robotic microscope for cell culture inspection in incubators<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The proof-of-concept project will study the development of a compact mobile fluorescence microscope to inspect cell cultures directly inside manual incubators and robotic incubators with cell culture microplate carousel. The cell culture imaging directly inside incubators enables the reduction...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article><\/div>\n

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RoboPrint: Robotic arm assisted 5D bioprinter<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: RoboPrint will develop a novel printing method that follows stress curves, enhancing structural strength and eliminating the need for supports. This innovation will be pivotal in treating bone and organ-related diseases. Research partner: ARSL – ETHZ The Acoustic Robotics...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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AITHON Robotics \u2013 Access solution for hazardous tasks<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: AITHON is an aerial robotics project developing a drone capable of performing forceintensive tasks at heights. Our modular drone will allow customers in the constructionindustry to reduce their operating costs and extend the life of their structures throughtargeted deployments....<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Improving the outcomes of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension (SIH) interventions.<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The treatment of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a poorly addressed clinical challenge. This project’s goal is to provide technological solutions to improve the outcomes of SIH interventions. Research partner: Neuro Robotics Group ARTORG Center, University of Bern Robotics...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Visual SLAM Technology for Guiding Cleaning Carts in Shopping Centers<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The project integrates advanced Visual SLAM technology into mall carts for autonomous navigation, transforming research into practical use. Robolem handles project management and construction. Key partners are ILT, OST, and Shoppi Tivoli for testing. Research partner: ILT – OST...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Inveel Robotic Skin – Empowering robots with the feeling of touch<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The project aims to create a sensor-rich skin for robotic hands using Inveel\u2019s nanoelectrode printing, achieving unprecedented resolution in force and proximity sensing. This advanced skin mimics human tactile sensitivity, enabling precise perception and superhuman abilities like proximity detection,...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>

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Autonomous Drone System for Precise Localization of Avalanche Victim<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The autonomous HT-100 helicopter system from ANAVIA, together with an innovative path planning algorithm, enables avalanche victims to be located as quickly as possible. Thanks to its high robustness and flight speed, the system is ideally suited for daily...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article><\/div>\n

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AI-powered directional light unit for intelligent dentist chairs<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Development of a robotized directional light unit for dentist chair, by providing AI capability to automatically assess the situation and the position\/orientation of a patient\u2019s face and features, to automatize the positioning and the activation of the light, without...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Active perturbation for sensorimotor therapy<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Balance training is crucial for a variety of patients. There are hardly any options for perturbation training outside of inpatient rehabilitation. We are exploring therapeutically meaningful perturbation training in outpatient settings with a compact robotic module. Research partner: The...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Design, manufacturing and testing of a self-stressed protective shell and its integration into an industrial inspection drone<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The aim of this project consists in the development, integration and testing of a new self-stressed protective envelope specifically designed and optimized for integration on ASIO drone, currently produced and marketed by the company Flybotix. Research partner: The Haute...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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VIRAS: Visually Impaired Robot-Assisted Shopping<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: VIRAS encompasses an autonomous shopping cart designed for the blind and visually impaired. It enables them to conduct their purchases independently. The self-driving cart navigates to products and acoustically guides the user\u2019s hand to his desired items. Research partner:...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Soft Sensor patch for assessment of product texture<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Design study of an autonomous mobile robot for surface finishing tasks<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The project aims to design an autonomous construction robot for plastering tasks, focusing on whole-body motion control and innovative hardware design to overcome existing solution limitations. Research partner: ETH Z\u00fcrich, Gramazio Kohler Research specializes in the integration of digital...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Collaborative robotic surgery assistant: Intuitive one hand-guided endoscopic tool holder<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: The project aims to develop an Intuitive one hand guided endoscopic tool holder manipulation assistant based on a St\u00e4ubli TX2-60L with a native implementation of real-time communication\/external commands using an external Beckhoff TwinCAT3 controller via EtherCAT protocol. Research partner:...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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RoboBrush<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Research partner: CSEM, an internationally recognized innovation specialist developing disruptive technologies with a high societal impact in the fields of precision manufacturing, digitalization, ultra-low-power electronics, optical elements, AI, and sustainable energy. Implementation partner: URECH, is the go-to store in...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) mounted passive water sampling system for autonomous environmental DNA collection<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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FireDrone<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Research partner: Materials and Technology Centre of Robotics The general guiding theme and vision of the new\u00a0Empa\u00a0Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics is to develop novel soft robotic systems for infrastructure maintenance and environmental monitoring. The main research method of the...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Ascento \u2013 Automated Security Patrolling on large outdoor properties<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Research partner name: Autonomous Systems Lab \u2013 ETH Zurich\u00a0\u2013 ASL is a robotics research laboratory whose mission and dedication is to create robots and intelligent systems that are able to autonomously operate in complex and diverse environments. Implementation partner:...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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EMG-controlled hand exoskeleton for assistance and rehabilitation in motor-impaired patients<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Research partner: EPFL Translational Neural Engineering Lab \u2013 Development of neurotechnologies to restore sensorimotor function in people affected by disabilities Implementation partner: Emovo Care SA\u2013 Affordable medical devices to bring motor therapy and assistance directly at home Project description:...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Investigating robot-assisted thermal ablation of complex liver malignancies in a perfused ex-vivo model<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Research partner: ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research\u00a0\u2013 Multidisciplinary research team bridging the gap between university, clinical and industry knowledge Implementation partner: CASCINATION AG\u00a0\u2013 Medical device development expert and pioneer in stereotactic image-guidance and robotic surgery Project description: Current...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Flexible Pick and Place for Transparent Micro-devices<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Research partner: HuCE cpvrLab\u2013 Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH).\u00a0Our research aims at bringing human flexibility into automation efficiency. We leverage technologies such as 6D-tracked tools and augmented reality to develop context-aware systems that aim at simplifying human-machine interaction...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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SEEZER \u2013 Compliant gripper for motor assembly automation<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Research partner:\u00a0EPFL The\u00a0Reconfigurable Robotics Lab (RRL), EPFL\u00a0has over a decade of experience in developing unique reconfigurable robotic systems in medical, space and communication fields. RRL\u2019s various folding robotic designs have demonstrated their efficacy under diverse geometric and functional applications...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Robot intelligence for parcel logistics<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Research partner name: Computational Robotics Lab\u00a0\u2013 We develop theoretical foundations to shape the way future generations of robots are made, how they operate in complex environments, and how they interact with us. In brief, we formalize advanced simulation models...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Participants: Research partner name: Autonomous Systems Lab\u00a0\/ ETH Zurich \u2013\u00a0ASL is a robotics research laboratory whose mission and dedication is to create robots and intelligent systems that are able to autonomously operate in complex and diverse environments. Implementation partner: Voliro...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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SEEZER \u2013 The eye in hand grasper for precise micro assembly tasks<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Research partner name: BIROMED-Lab, DBE, University of BaselExpertise: Medical robotics, Complete functional prototype design, Real-time control Implementation partner: Br\u00fctsch Elektronik AGExpertise: Miniature Cameras, Industrial Automation, MedTech Project description: The project will develop an eye-in-hand grasper, i.e. a robotic grasper\/tweezer...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Walk\u2019n\u2019roll \u2013 Hybrid walking-rolling wheel for mobile field robotics<\/a><\/h2><\/header>
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Participants: Nom du partenaire de recherche : HEPIA – Institut des sciences et technologies industrielles Partenaire de mise en \u0153uvre : Autonomyo Description of the project : Standard wheels are extremely energy efficient on flat terrains while legs are more...<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>

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