Scientists train regal jumping spider called Kim to leap on demand

The regal jumping spider - named Kim - was trained by a team at the University of Manchester.Officially named Phidippus regius, the arachnids measure about 2cm long and have a natural ability to jump up to six times their body length.Lead scientist Dr Mostafa Nabawy and her team hope that learning how Kim makes her leaps might help with the development of a generation of robots inspired by nature.