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Roboticists showcase tiny, frog-like robot that can hop across wet surfaces and swim

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What happened

A palm-sized robot inspired by frogs uses snapping rods to jump, swim and navigate an obstacle course.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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