A team of researchers have developed a new type of robot that is capable of jumping on water and are capable of mimicking the real water hopping insects

The new robot called "Bug Bots" can now help in search and rescue operations and moves just like the real water hopping insects. Experts said that these robots are capable of saving lives during environmental monitoring and surveillance operations. However, the robots are still under development and it will be in use in the coming future.

Scientists said that some small insects can walk on water using water's surface tension. Robots inspired by water striders were created more than a decade earlier but they were unable to jump on water. The scientists discovered that the insects had long, super waterproof legs that accelerated gradually to allow making a jump on water.

The researchers also observed fleas and their jump on the water. They used high-speed cameras to study their jumps and were able to create the lightweight robots. These robots are now under development and can jump not just once but multiple times.