# Rescue Grasshoppers Leaping Rescue Robots By Trend Huntress | Published 2008-05-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grasshopper-robot-goes-where-others-fear-to-tread References: [vnunet](http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2217307/tiny-grasshopper-robot-breaks) A tiny little grasshopper inspired robot can jump 27 times its own body length; that's ten times farther than any other [jumping robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle). Scientists hope the little leaper will be able to aid in chemical spills, pollution, and search and rescue missions on terrain where [wheeled or legged robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynx-m20-pro) can't go. The robot, which weights a mere 7 grams, is battery operated. It is expected that they'll soon be fitted with solar cells to keep them hopping. Jumping performance can be optimized for force and takeoff angle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Jumping Robots:** Developing robots with optimized jumping performance for various industries could revolutionize search and rescue missions, pollution control and other applications. - **Solar-powered Robotics:** Using solar energy to power robots could expand their capabilities and make them a more sustainable solution for various industries. - **Miniature Robotics:** The development of smaller robots with powerful capabilities opens up new possibilities for search and rescue missions, chemical spills, and pollution control. ### Who This Affects Most - **Search and Rescue:** Jumping robots could be used in search and rescue missions in areas where ground vehicles can't access or fly, and potentially reduce risks and save lives. - **Pollution Control:** Robots with optimized jumping performance could assist in identifying, mapping, and cleaning up pollutants in hazardous and hard-to-reach areas. - **Chemical Spills:** Miniature solar-powered robots could help mitigate the effects of chemical spills without putting human responders in danger by responding quicker and better controlling the situation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maneuverable Centipede Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centipede-robot.md) - [Hopping All-Terrain Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascento-pro.md) - [Rugged Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-quadruped-robots.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Multidirectional Miniature Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidirectional-miniature-robots.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Hybrid Movement Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-robot.md) - [Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitree-h1.md)