Spider Origami: Folding Principle of Jumping Spider Leg Joints for Bioinspired Fluidic Actuators

Abstract Jumping spiders (Phidippus regius) are known for their ability to traverse various terrains and have targeted jumps within the fraction of a second to catch flying preys. Different from humans and insects, spiders use muscles to flex their legs, and hydraulic actuation for extension. By pre...

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Main Authors: Chantal Göttler, Karin Elflein, Roland Siegwart, Metin Sitti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-03-01
Series:Advanced Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202003890