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November 2022 PMID 36343251

Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails.

Victor M Ortega-Jimenez, Elio J Challita, Baekgyeom Kim, Hungtang Ko, Minseok Gwon, Je-Sung Koh, M Saad Bhamla

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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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most 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.

InterestHigh interest

Many 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.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts go beyond passive sharing by highlighting specific details about the mechanisms involved and potential technological advances, showing a moderate level of deep interest.

ImpactModerate impact

Select 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.

Abstract in brief

  • 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.
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PNASNews
@PNASNews · X

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

Nov 9, 2022 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 181,653 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya @katzkagaya.bsky.social
@katzkagaya · X

去年、こういう論文出てたんですね。PNAS https://t.co/D1PuragRdS

Sep 13, 2023 · 6 likes · 3,692 followers View post →
PNASNews
@PNASNews · X

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

Nov 16, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 181,653 followers View post →
La Scienza Coatta
@ScienzaCoatta · X

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

Nov 10, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 3,014 followers View post →
Brent Emerson also @brentcemerson.bsky.social
@brentcemerson · X

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

Nov 15, 2022 · 3 likes · 475 followers View post →
EntomoNews Bernadette Cassel
@collemyria · X

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

Nov 8, 2022 · 1 like · 3,502 followers View post →

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Katsushi Kagaya @katzkagaya.bsky.social
@katzkagaya · X

去年、こういう論文出てたんですね。PNAS https://t.co/D1PuragRdS

Sep 13, 2023 · 6 likes · 3,692 followers View post →
I Run with Scissors
@HeRunsWScissors · X

RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on water, revealing that t…

Nov 16, 2022 · 2 shares · 458 followers View post →
PNASNews
@PNASNews · X

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

Nov 16, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 181,653 followers View post →
Brent Emerson also @brentcemerson.bsky.social
@brentcemerson · X

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

Nov 15, 2022 · 3 likes · 475 followers View post →
김백겸 (Baekgyeom Kim)
@Baekgyeom_Kim · X

Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/NCQrJfA8w4

Nov 14, 2022 View post →
La Scienza Coatta
@ScienzaCoatta · X

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

Nov 10, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 3,014 followers View post →
flight GNC
@flight_gnc · X

RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, s…

Nov 9, 2022 · 4 shares · 243 followers View post →
Moreno Marcellini, PhD in Physics
@moreno8691 · X

RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, s…

Nov 9, 2022 · 4 shares · 170 followers View post →
Hungtang Ko
@HungtangK · X

RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, s…

Nov 9, 2022 · 4 shares · 509 followers View post →
Mari Carmen Porres
@LaPorres · X

RT @PNASNews: Researchers analyzed the takeoff, midair control, and landing of semiaquatic springtail arthropods on the surface of water, s…

Nov 9, 2022 · 4 shares · 10,708 followers View post →
PNASNews
@PNASNews · X

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

Nov 9, 2022 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 181,653 followers View post →
soft/living matter fanclub
@softlivmat_fc · X

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

Nov 9, 2022 · 1,523 followers View post →
arXiv physics.bio-ph
@ArxivBiophys · X

Directional takeoff, aerial righting, and adhesion landing of semiaquatic springtails. (arXiv:2211.04285v1 [physics.flu-dyn]) https://t.co/2dJeIWRfWU

Nov 8, 2022 · 59 followers View post →
arXiv physics
@_arXiv_physics · X

[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

Nov 8, 2022 · 1,143 followers View post →
EntomoNews Bernadette Cassel
@collemyria · X

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

Nov 8, 2022 · 1 like · 3,502 followers View post →
Jacquelyn Gill
@jacquelyngill.bsky.social · Bluesky

And Victor's study: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2211283119

Nov 8, 2022 View post →