Marky Cutkosky and colleagues at Stanford University created this gecko-like robot with sticky feet that can scamper up a wall.
Stickybot, developed by Mark Cutkosky and his team at Stanford University in California, has feet with synthetic setae made of an elastomer. These tiny polymer pads ensure a large area of contact between the feet and the wall, maximising the van der Waals stickiness.
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The Pentagon is interested in developing gecko-inspired climbing gloves and shoes. Cutkosky says a Stickybot-type robot would also make an adept planetary rover or rescue bot.
Top picture....I have that same Holly Hobbie doll....minus the braids (time and play) and she's a little fade from so being wash many times. I've had her since I was a baby...30 years ago.
SenorMysterioso, I was just going to post that earlier this morning.
Indeed, I was going to comment on how long before someone starts crying about what they received. Sounds like jealousy envy to me, perhaps they shouldn't have the pictures of the big winners.
Congrats. Sadly I have not received the three that I ordered yet. I love the sale and I plan to keep doing it everytime it comes around. I've taken part in all but the first one. This is more fun than gambling.
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Congratulations Steve and Brian.
Jim, even if you didnt get the printer it looks like you won already, congrats.
But seriously... A rubber duck!
Sure, it's a "celebrity" rubber duck. From a 20 year old movie.
I didn't expect a big prize... I did expecta little more than a rubber duck which can also be found at my local 99 cent store.
Indeed, I was going to comment on how long before someone starts crying about what they received. Sounds like jealousy envy to me, perhaps they shouldn't have the pictures of the big winners.
Brian it looks like youre an actor on the set of a television show or film that takes place in a generic windowless office