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Four Stanford University students have created a drone like no other that sticks on walls and ceilings much like a spider.
The quadcopter can avoid wind and rain and land on rough outdoor surfaces on micro-spines using an opposed-grip strategy.
To land on a vertical surface, the gadget edges up to the wall using its tail spine before gripping to the surface using its opposed microspines.
To stick to the ceiling, the quadcopter flies directly onto the surface where its micro-spines latch onto bumps and grooves.
Once secure, the quadcopter can remain perched on location, shooting videos until the battery dies.
The students suggest the robot can be used to survey building deterioration, environmental monitoring and earthquake and fire rescue.
