Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Top tech movies: Creepy-crawly climbing bots and more 1

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For more information: http://www.newscientisttech.com/channel/tech/dn10907 Researchers at Case Western University in Ohio, US, are using robots equipped with a cross between wheels and legs -- called "whegs" -- to test a new material that mimics the gravity-defying feet of geckos and insects. This video shows experiments involving adhesive tape. Courtesy of Dr. Roger Quinn

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Fizziwig2006 ::: Favorites
Maybe, but it could come in useful. The earlier models were very impressive when climbing vertically.
07-08-25 16:52:18
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fannybaba ::: Favorites
its just a little car with stickers on the wheels! Millions in research grants, FUCK!!!
07-08-25 15:12:23
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TobySnoops ::: Favorites
oh my
07-08-18 15:49:38
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B4TT3RY ::: Favorites
Ooo
07-06-01 03:17:54
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