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Robot Aims To Walk On Water

Posted by kdawson on from the run-actually dept.

qeorqe writes "CMU researchers are developing a robot that runs across water (PDF). It is modeled after the basilisk lizard, which has that rare ability. The researchers have done both computer simulations and experiments with test models."

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  1. I Bet It Sinks by UncleWilly · · Score: 5, Funny

    But if it doesn't, will other roots begin to worship it?

    1. Re:I Bet It Sinks by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      But if it doesn't, will other roots begin to worship it? It will first have to convert DC into AC and perform a hard reboot.
  2. holy robot by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    BEDEVERE: What also floats in water?
    VILLAGER:Bread!
    VILLAGER:Apples!
    VILLAGER:Uh, very small rocks!
    VILLAGER:Mud!
    VILLAGER:Uh, churches! Churches!
    VILLAGER:Lead! Lead!
    ARTHUR:A duck!
    CROWD:Oooh.
    BEDEVERE:Exactly. So, logically... if this robot float on water, then it is made of wood