Food Transport of Red Imported Fire Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on Vertical Surfaces
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39756-4
Abstract: Many ants can cooperatively transport large food items (either coordinated or uncoordinated during transportation), which can be rarely observed in other animals besides humans. Although these behaviors have been extensively investigated on horizontal surfaces, few… read more here.
Keywords: food transport; transport; vertical surfaces; fire ... See more keywords
Mini Review: Comparison of Bio-Inspired Adhesive Feet of Climbing Robots on Smooth Vertical Surfaces.
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.765718
Abstract: Developing climbing robots for smooth vertical surfaces (e.g., glass) is one of the most challenging problems in robotics. Here, the adequate functioning of an adhesive foot is an essential factor for successful locomotion performance. Among… read more here.
Keywords: bio inspired; adhesion; smooth vertical; climbing robots ... See more keywords