Wall Climbing Now Possible With VertiGo

by AllAutoExperts    |  19 January, 2016

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A team made of Disney Researchers and ETH Zurich's brilliant minds, including Paul Beardsley, Michael Arigoni, Robert Simpson, and others created VertiGo - a robot capable to climb on walls.

The creation is based on two propellers, which are tiltable and, thus, ensure on-wall fixation, and four wheels helping the movement.

This robot is important since it represents a step forward in developing the robot's capacity in moving in the interior and urban environment and outcome the obstacles.

Take a look at how VertiGo in the video below!

 

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