‘Roach robot’ can squeeze through tiniest spaces – Futurity

by Kassie Perlongo

10 February 2016

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Some of the creepier talents of cockroaches have inspired a robot that can squeeze through tiny cracks—making it ideal for search and rescue missions.

Kassie Perlongo’s insight:
First I thought, ew! But I have to admit the video is seriously cool…

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Kassie Perlongo Kassie is the Managing Editor at Robohub.

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