Click beetle-inspired robots jump using elastic energy - EurekAlert

Researchers have made a significant leap forward in developing insect-sized jumping robots capable of performing tasks in the small spaces often found in mechanical, agricultural and search-and-rescue settings. A new study led by mechanical sciences and engin…
image: Mechanical sciences and engineering professor Sameh Tawfick led a new study introducing click beetle-sized robots small enough to fit into tight spaces, powerful enough to maneuver over obstac… [+3479 chars] Read More