Scientists show off the amazing robotic insect that can hop, skip (and even jump) on water
Canadian researchers have created an insect robot that can walk, and even jump, on water
It is the tiny robot that can do something astonishing.
Canadian researcher today showed off the incredible tiny machine inspired by an insect.
Like the water strider it was based on, it can walk on water – and even jump, all without sinking.
Scientists at the University of Waterloo revealed the ‘agile microrobot’ in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
They say it could its jumping ability to avoid obstacles on reconnaissance or other missions.
Using porous, super water-repellant nickel foam to fabricate the three supporting and two jumping legs, the group made a robot that could leap more 14cm high and 35cm forward, despite weighing as much as 1,100 water striders.