Look up! Spider-like drone that can spy on people while clinging onto ceilings unveiled

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a spider-like drone that can cling to walls and even perch on the ceiling. The versatile drone is equipped with'micro-spines' which create an opposing grip, allowing it to sit on rough, outdoor surfaces. These capabilities have potential applications in the monitoring of typically hard-to-reach areas, and its uses could range anywhere from the detection of damage on bridges to assisting in rescue missions. Researchers at Stanford University have developed a spider-like drone that can cling to walls and even perch on the ceiling. The versatile drone is equipped with'micro-spines' which create an opposing grip, allowing it to sit on rough, outdoor surfaces Micro-spines create two opposing grips, which pull inward to counterbalance the vehicle's movement and provide a grasping force.