SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 26, 2025Interesting Engineering

Harvard’s insect-inspired spring robot jumps 23 times its length for faster rescue

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Harvard researchers created a small, agile robot mimicking springtails, capable of walking and jumping 23 times its body length, using a furcula mechanism to leap up to 4.5 feet high, potentially aiding in search and rescue missions.

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