Move over, Tony Stark, because Italy’s got a jet-powered humanoid robot that’s literally taking off! The iRonCub, crafted by the brainiacs at IIT, blasted 50 cm off the ground like a sci-fi superhero with a PhD. With micro jet engines and AI so slick it could outsmart a chess grandmaster, this bot’s ready to soar into the future—or at least make your Roomba jealous. Want to see robotics get a rocket boost? Strap in!

Video Friday: Jet-Powered Humanoid Robot Lifts Off