Here’s a pretty impressive wall climbing bot.
Ever rub a balloon and stick it to a wall? If only larger objects could defy gravity the same way.
Later this week, researchers from the non-profit group SRI International will unveil the design of a wall-climbing robot at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Pasadena, Calif. It can clamber up all common building materials, the scientists told Popular Mechanics—and proved it to us with t
Cool, here’s Darth Vader Hot balloon for all you evil-spirited Star Wars lovers!
Lucasfilm gave its approval for Lambert to have the balloon built with his own funds, using one of the most recognizable characters in cinema, as long as the balloon was not used for commercial pursuits. “We contacted Cameron — the world’s largest manufacturer of hot air balloons — and a Darth Vader helmet replica was sent to their engineers to help them recreate every detail,̶
