Water striders are fascinating to watch, as they scoot across the water while supported by surface tension. Scientists have now built a tiny robotic version of the insect, which utilizes a record-breaking actuator to get a move on.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Washington State University, Insect, Biomimicry, locomotion, Shape Memory Alloys

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