SpiderBot Walks on the Ceiling by Shooting Retractable Suction Cups

Posted by John Farrier in Science & Tech on August 26, 2009 at 8:47 pm


The robotics lab at Ben Gurion University in Israel has created a robot that walks on the ceiling. SpiderBot has suction cups tethered to the ends of its four legs.  It aims a leg at a spot on the ceiling, then shoots the cup at it.  Then it reels itself toward the spot, releases a rear leg’s suction cup, and slowly repeats the process.  Video at the link.

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2 comments to "SpiderBot Walks on the Ceiling by Shooting Retractable Suction Cups"

  1. Larfin Jackarse
    August 27th, 2009 at 4:57 am

    Ohhh just great.

    Now the Palestinians won't be able to dance on the ceiling without these things after them.

    Lionel Ritchie will be heartbroken.

  2. Gail Pink
    August 27th, 2009 at 10:18 am

    It's my nightmare come to life. Thanks.


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