Thursday 3 November 2011

Gecko-Inspired Robot

Researchers have developed a tank-like robot that has the ability to scale smooth walls, opening up a series of applications ranging from inspecting pipes, buildings, aircraft and nuclear power plants to deployment in search and rescue operations.



YouTube link

(thanks Cora)

1 comment(s):

Brian K said...

Yeah, works well. Right up until it gets to a window seam. Then gravity reasserts itself.