Jacob S. Harrison

Viscoelastic liquid lassos extend the defensive reach of termite soldiers

This study investigates how termite soldiers use viscoelastic secretions to create a liquid lasso for defense, extending their reach and trapping predators.

Takeoff dynamics are stereotyped across jumping spiders

This study shows jumping spiders use a stereotyped two-stage takeoff sequence despite morphological diversity and mechanical constraints.

Springtail-inspired compliant hinge enables terrain-adaptable takeoff in insect-scale robots

This paper describes a robot inspired by springtails' jumping mechanism, using a compliant hinge to enable terrain-adaptable takeoff without onboard sensing.

Katydids Shift to Higher-Stability Gaits When Climbing Inclined Substrates

This study shows that katydids adjust their walking speed and gait based on incline angle and body mass, but not substrate roughness.

Rhagovelia uses interfacial run-and-tumble locomotionto improve food capture in flowing environments

This paper studies the locomotion of Rhagovelia oriander in flowing environments, finding that its run-and-tumble movement improves food capture efficiency.