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Hungarian inventors Gabor Domokos (L) and Peter Varkonyi (R) show two special convex three-dimensional homogeneous bodies with just one stable and one unstable point of equilibrium, with minimal 'flatness' and 'thinness', the Hungarian name Gomboc(Roly-Poly) on March 28, 2008 in the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. It is conjectured that there also exist convex polyhedra with just one stable face and one unstable point of equilibrium. The Gomboc mimics the 'self-righting' abilities of shelled animals such as turtles and beetles. Such a shape was conjectured by Russian mathematician Vladimir Arnold as a mono-monostatic body.The Gomboc was invented by two Hungarian scientists, Gabor Domokos and Peter Varkonyi of the Budapests university. AFP PHOTO / STR / BALINT PORNECZI (Photo credit should read BALINT PORNECZY/AFP via Getty Images)
Hungarian inventors Gabor Domokos (L) and Peter Varkonyi (R) show two special convex three-dimensional homogeneous bodies with just one stable and one unstable point of equilibrium, with minimal 'flatness' and 'thinness', the Hungarian name Gomboc(Roly-Poly) on March 28, 2008 in the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. It is conjectured that there also exist convex polyhedra with just one stable face and one unstable point of equilibrium. The Gomboc mimics the 'self-righting' abilities of shelled animals such as turtles and beetles. Such a shape was conjectured by Russian mathematician Vladimir Arnold as a mono-monostatic body.The Gomboc was invented by two Hungarian scientists, Gabor Domokos and Peter Varkonyi of the Budapests university. AFP PHOTO / STR / BALINT PORNECZI (Photo credit should read BALINT PORNECZY/AFP via Getty Images)
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