A popular diving style of the Māori people in New Zealand, known as Manu jumping, is designed to make a large splash! By analyzing videos of humans, passive solid objects, and a body-opening robot engaged in "popping the Manu," Georgia Tech researchers, Dr. Pankaj Rohilla, Dr. Daehyun Choi, and their colleagues uncovered the science behind the splash.Making a Big Splash: The Science Behind Māori Manu Jumping
January 04, 2025
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A popular diving style of the Māori people in New Zealand, known as Manu jumping, is designed to make a large splash! By analyzing videos of humans, passive solid objects, and a body-opening robot engaged in "popping the Manu," Georgia Tech researchers, Dr. Pankaj Rohilla, Dr. Daehyun Choi, and their colleagues uncovered the science behind the splash.
