These movements are made possible in real-world frictional systems by precise energy impulses delivered by a computer-controlled regulator. This method simulates a parent pushing a child on a swing, but mathematical accuracy is needed for robots to replicate the same timing.

According to researchers, the success of this approach was demonstrated in a race between three BERT robots. The robot programmed with the new method moved faster and more dynamically than its counterparts, showcasing the potential of natural oscillation-based motion in robotics.