Seriously cool robots
RiSE
In brief: The climbing robot
The small, six-legged robot can climb vertical terrain such as walls, trees and fences. Developed by researchers at several universities in the USA, RiSE uses claws, micro-claws or sticky material, adapting for the obstacle's surface to climb successfully.
Watch RiSE climb
The small, six-legged robot can climb vertical terrain such as walls, trees and fences. Developed by researchers at several universities in the USA, RiSE uses claws, micro-claws or sticky material, adapting for the obstacle's surface to climb successfully.
Watch RiSE climb













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