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I could have sworn I've seen something like this before on YouTube already. Someone demonstrated a similar effect, and attached different-sized weights to test

I could have sworn I've seen something like this before on YouTube already. Someone demonstrated a similar effect, and attached different-sized weights to test the adhesion. For the life of me, I can't find it.

DoingIsLearning 5y ago
You're probably thinking of gecko style robots which use electrostatic chucks on the surface they are adhering to. This is the same sort of application but a completely new method for the suction effect.
dstick 5y ago
That’s alright, it just didn’t stick with you.
- taneq 5y ago
  Weight, was that a pun?
  - lovemenot 5y ago
    I didn't downvote your parent in case they wrongly took it as a mark of disrespect. I didn't downvote your comment in case you wrongly took it as a mark of respect.
    - dr_dshiv 5y ago
      I don't get this vibe, sorry
      - lovemenot 5y ago
        A bit obtuse. My apologies. A BAD pun is really a good one. Look at the social reaction. This might not be universal, but it's at least common across different cultures. A bad pun is just that.
        failwhaleshark 5y ago
        Very few Americans have a sense of humor and even fewer generally "get" puns. Go to the UK, and it's a punny day everyday.
        taneq 5y ago
        I’m glad I interpreted your first comment correctly. ;) The mark of a mediocre pun is apathy. The mark of a well executed pin is the resulting groan.
        failwhaleshark 5y ago
        What did pins ever do to you? Leave them be. They're people too and are appealing to the ICC to be recognized as such.
Aardwolf 5y ago
If you mean someone attaching different-sized weights to test the wall and ceiling adhesion of a live spider, that has been done too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-MLh1GsOeg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-MLh1GsOeg
MayeulC 5y ago
I distinctly remember it too. This wasn't a robot, but just a speaker system without propulsion. I think it was demonstrated on a plexiglass sheet, probably above and below it. They demonstrated various frequencies and weights. Maybe various designs with multiple speakers too? IIRC, the author mentioned they patented it, but couldn't go anywhere with it. Unfortunately, I can't find it anymore. I'll keep looking a bit and edit or post below if I do.

DoingIsLearning 5y ago

You're probably thinking of gecko style robots which use electrostatic chucks on the surface they are adhering to. This is the same sort of application but a completely new method for the suction effect.

dstick 5y ago

That’s alright, it just didn’t stick with you.

taneq 5y ago
Weight, was that a pun?
- lovemenot 5y ago
  I didn't downvote your parent in case they wrongly took it as a mark of disrespect. I didn't downvote your comment in case you wrongly took it as a mark of respect.
  - dr_dshiv 5y ago
    I don't get this vibe, sorry
    - lovemenot 5y ago
      A bit obtuse. My apologies. A BAD pun is really a good one. Look at the social reaction. This might not be universal, but it's at least common across different cultures. A bad pun is just that.
      - failwhaleshark 5y ago
        Very few Americans have a sense of humor and even fewer generally "get" puns. Go to the UK, and it's a punny day everyday.
      - taneq 5y ago
        I’m glad I interpreted your first comment correctly. ;) The mark of a mediocre pun is apathy. The mark of a well executed pin is the resulting groan.
        failwhaleshark 5y ago
        What did pins ever do to you? Leave them be. They're people too and are appealing to the ICC to be recognized as such.

Aardwolf 5y ago

If you mean someone attaching different-sized weights to test the wall and ceiling adhesion of a live spider, that has been done too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-MLh1GsOeg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-MLh1GsOeg

MayeulC 5y ago

I distinctly remember it too. This wasn't a robot, but just a speaker system without propulsion. I think it was demonstrated on a plexiglass sheet, probably above and below it. They demonstrated various frequencies and weights. Maybe various designs with multiple speakers too? IIRC, the author mentioned they patented it, but couldn't go anywhere with it. Unfortunately, I can't find it anymore. I'll keep looking a bit and edit or post below if I do.