The water strider robot in action. (Credit: Image courtesy of American Chemical Society)
Bionic Microrobot Mimics the 'Water Strider' and Walks On Water -- Science Daily
ScienceDaily (Aug. 2, 2011) — Scientists are reporting development of a new aquatic microrobot that mimics the amazing water-walking abilities of the water strider -- the long-legged insect that scoots across the surface of ponds, lakes and other waterways. The bionic microrobot incorporates improvements over previous devices of this kind that position it as a prime candidate for military spy missions, water pollution monitoring, and other applications, the scientists say.
Their study appears in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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