Robotic water strider rows itself forward by fanning feathery feet

Although we’ve seen a number of different robotic water striders over the years, scientists are still finding clever new aspects of the insects to replicate. Recently, for instance, researchers created a strider-bot that zips across the water’s surface via fans on its feet.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, EngineeringTags: UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Insect, locomotion, Biomimicry