Synopsis of Social media discussions
The discussions show a positive view of the research, emphasizing the springtails' remarkable jumping and landing control as demonstrated in the detailed mention of their ability to stabilize midair and land upright. Words like 'guided development' and 'inspired robots' reflect an appreciation for the potential technological impact, while phrases like 'impressive' and 'fascinating' highlight curiosity and admiration for these insects' capabilities.
Agreement
Moderate agreementMost discussions agree that the research provides valuable insights into springtail locomotion and its potential applications, as evidenced by phrases like 'revealing', 'guided development', and mentions of bioinspiration.
Interest
High level of interestMany posts express curiosity and enthusiasm about the extraordinary jumping abilities and their biological significance, indicated by words like 'impressive', 'remarkable', and references to their acrobatic skills.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementThe posts go beyond passive sharing by highlighting specific details about the mechanisms involved and potential technological advances, showing a moderate level of deep interest.
Impact
Moderate level of impactSelect comments suggest that the study could influence robot design and biological understanding, indicating a recognition of its broader significance, though this is not universally emphasized.
Social Mentions
YouTube
2 Videos
Bluesky
1 Posts
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15 Posts
Blogs
5 Articles
News
35 Articles
Metrics
Video Views
1,243,869
Total Likes
54,865
Extended Reach
1,632,720
Social Features
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Timeline: Posts about article
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PNASNews
Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, showing that the highly maneuverable jumping could guide further development of bioinspired robots. In PNAS: https://t.co/spUY9NQ5K5 https://t.co/3zAZWjuynH
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Katsushi Kagaya @katzkagaya.bsky.social
去年、こういう論文出てたんですね。PNAS
https://t.co/D1PuragRdS
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PNASNews
Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on water, revealing that the highly maneuverable jumping could guide development of bioinspired robots.
In @SmithsonianMag https://t.co/kQQ9pAPtCm In PNAS: https://t.co/ejjfe3UKav https://t.co/uivmNgyx6l
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La Scienza Coatta
Ciai presente gli zompi che fanno i tifosi da'a Curva Sudde?
Beh, i collemboli cianno le dimensioni di una capocchia de spillo, ma possono controllà i loro zompi come se fossero acrobati esperti!
Guarda che robba Zì!
E sempre Forza Roma.
https://t.co/SIrnJpKuqj
@ASRoma https://t.co/uRxlm6h6zi
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Brent Emerson also @brentcemerson.bsky.social
I always knew these guys were just being silly for the camera when doing face plants in David Attenborough doco's etc:
Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/i9aAqKgZl3
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去年、こういう論文出てたんですね。PNAS https://t.co/D1PuragRdS
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I Run with Scissors
@HeRunsWScissors (Twitter)RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on water, revealing that t…
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PNASNews
@PNASNews (Twitter)Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on water, revealing that the highly maneuverable jumping could guide development of bioinspired robots. In @SmithsonianMag https://t.co/kQQ9pAPtCm In PNAS: https://t.co/ejjfe3UKav https://t.co/uivmNgyx6l
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Brent Emerson also @brentcemerson.bsky.social
@brentcemerson (Twitter)I always knew these guys were just being silly for the camera when doing face plants in David Attenborough doco's etc: Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/i9aAqKgZl3
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김백겸 (Baekgyeom Kim)
@Baekgyeom_Kim (Twitter)Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/NCQrJfA8w4
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La Scienza Coatta
@ScienzaCoatta (Twitter)Ciai presente gli zompi che fanno i tifosi da'a Curva Sudde? Beh, i collemboli cianno le dimensioni di una capocchia de spillo, ma possono controllà i loro zompi come se fossero acrobati esperti! Guarda che robba Zì! E sempre Forza Roma. https://t.co/SIrnJpKuqj @ASRoma https://t.co/uRxlm6h6zi
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flight GNC
@flight_gnc (Twitter)RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, s…
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Moreno Marcellini, PhD in Physics
@moreno8691 (Twitter)RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, s…
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Hungtang Ko
@HungtangK (Twitter)RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, s…
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Mari Carmen Porres
@LaPorres (Twitter)RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, s…
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PNASNews
@PNASNews (Twitter)Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, showing that the highly maneuverable jumping could guide further development of bioinspired robots. In PNAS: https://t.co/spUY9NQ5K5 https://t.co/3zAZWjuynH
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soft/living matter fanclub
@softlivmat_fc (Twitter)V. M. Ortega-Jimenez, et al., Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails. arXiv [physics.flu-dyn] (2022) https:/doi.org/10.1073/pnas.XXXXXXXXXX. https://t.co/F4jmbSurIg
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arXiv physics.bio-ph
@ArxivBiophys (Twitter)Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails. (arXiv:2211.04285v1 [physics.flu-dyn]) https://t.co/2dJeIWRfWU
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arXiv physics
@_arXiv_physics (Twitter)[2211.04285] Victor M. Ortega-Jimenez, Elio J. Challita, Baekgyeom Kim et al.: Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails https://t.co/CW0RDQPtJn https://t.co/4TUzxEkzNf #physics_flu_dyn
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EntomoNews Bernadette Cassel
@collemyria (Twitter)Le collembole, l'un des plus impressionnants sauteurs de la nature | The New York Times https://t.co/BdoqETrbIk Il projette son corps dans les airs, effectuant parfois 500 rotations /s Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails | PNAS
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Jacquelyn Gill
@jacquelyngill.bsky.social (Bluesky)And Victor's study: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2211283119
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Abstract Synopsis
- Springtails (collembolans) near water can perform precise directional jumps, rapid aerial righting, and proper landings, helping them evade predators.
- They use body adjustments, deforming midair, and exploit the hydrophilic collophore to control their jumps and stabilize in midair, allowing them to land upright 85% of the time.
- These findings, supported by experiments and modeling, led to the development of a bioinspired robot that demonstrates similar jumping and landing abilities, highlighting advanced control in these wingless insects.
Katsushi Kagaya @katzkagaya.bsky.social
@katzkagaya (Twitter)