Gecko-Inspired Robot Rolls Up Walls 29
RedEaredSlider writes "A group of researchers in Canada has decided to combine the mechanism geckos use to stick to walls with the simplicity of a tank tread. The result is a 'bot that can roll up smooth (and some not so smooth) surfaces. Such robots are easier to control than those that try to simulate walking directly."
The downside... (Score:2)
Oh great, now we're going to have robots trying to sell us car insurance? [geico.com]
Space Elevator Challange? (Score:3)
Looks like such a thing could be a nice climber for those space elevator contests.
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lol Very good (Score:1)
Re:lol Very good (Score:5, Funny)
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der On-Der-Walls force?
Runs on SuSE Linux (Score:1)
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FUUUUUN fun, fun fun fun......
There's still hope for another sequel! (Score:1)
Short Circuit 3: Johnny Climbs
Ceiling Robot Is Watching You... (Score:1)
Ceiling Robot Is Watching You...
Icon (Score:2)