Rhagobot isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind at the mention of a robot. Inspired by Rhagovelia water striders, semiaquatic insects also known as ripple bugs, these tiny bots can glide ...

Researchers have discovered the secret behind the incredible speed and agility of Rhagovelia water striders. These tiny semiaquatic insects, which glide across fast-moving streams, use unique fan-like ...

Water strider fans inspire mini robots. The technology is designed to enable lightning-fast maneuvers on water.

Ripple bugs’ nimble movements on the surface of water inspired a robot with automatically unfurling fans on its feet.