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Friday, May 15, 2009 - Sarah Gingichashvili
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Robotics researchers are increasingly turning to nature for inspiration. Watch a robotic salamander that moves from water to land, a water strider robot, mechanical cockroaches, and some cool self-configuring robots. The video also features “Waalbot” – a robot that can climb walls using an adhesive inspired by the fibers on gecko’s feet. (Source: NewScientist)
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