Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Frilly bug feet inspire a water-striding robot


Ripple bugs’ nimble movements on the surface of water inspired a robot with automatically unfurling fans on its feet.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Science News

Read more on:

Photo of striding robot

striding robot

Photo of bug feet

bug feet

Photo of Water

Water

Related news:

News photo

'Devil Comet' contains 'strongest evidence yet' that comets delivered water to Earth

News photo

Scientists transform 'forever chemicals' in water into fluoride with new process. Exposure to a sunlight-activated catalyst broke down 99% of a forever chemical, leaving behind recyclable fluoride.

News photo

Fossilized fish trails reveal earliest steps out of water