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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

  3. learning about the lizards by Takichi · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I encourage people to actually read the article. It breaks down the mechanics of the basilisk's run cycle quite nicely. It has some really nice images and graphs illustrating it, too. I know it's a lot to ask, but at least look at the pictures in the article! By the way, they point out that learning more about the way the basilisk actually runs on water is one of the merits of the paper.