If a robot jumps in a falling lift, what happens?

We’ve all heard the myth of the person jumping at the moment before impact.

But what about a robot with a super strong jump?

Or landing gear attached to a returning rocket, springing away a series of cup-shaped air resistors.

> We’ve all heard the myth of the person jumping at the moment before impact.

I have not heard, what you are referencing?

Mythbusters made a video about that myth.