➀ Engineers have developed a hopping robot inspired by squirrels' agility, aiming to replicate their ability to parkour through branches and land precisely.

➁ Researchers combined biological studies with robotics to analyze squirrels' jumping techniques, focusing on the forces applied during landings and the use of torque for balance.

➂ Insights from these studies were used to improve the robot's landing mechanics, potentially leading to enhanced capabilities such as navigating complex flat surfaces beyond just narrow perches.

➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.

➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.

➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.