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How a spider jumps on its prey - science has the answer

By Helen Briggs BBC News 1 hour ago

Scientists have trained a spider to jump on demand.

The diminutive arachnid, which they nicknamed Kim, can leap six times her body length from a standing start. Humans only manage about 1.5 body lengths.
Unlocking the secrets of her extraordinary leaps could help build a new generation of robots inspired by nature, say University of Manchester researchers.
The regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) is known for its ability to make precision leaps to pounce on prey, including insects and small invertebrates.
It is one of thousands of jumping spiders that are found worldwide and hunt actively rather than catching prey in a web. They have excellent vision, with four large eyes in front and four smaller eyes on the top of their head.


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It could be helpfull to employ these critters in border protection and such.
With vision like that heaps saved on night goggles.

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