Falling lizards use tail for mid-air twist, inspiring lizard-like 'RightingBot'

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Lizards, just like cats, have a knack for turning right side up and landing on their feet when they fall. But how do they do it? Unlike cats, which twist and bend their torsos to turn upright, lizards swing their large tails one way to rotate their body the other, according to new research. A lizard-inspired robot, called "RightingBot," replicates the feat.

Published On: 02-Jul-12 10:16 AM
Source: ScienceDaily

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