Monday 25 September 2017

Click beetles inspire design of self-righting robots

Robots perform many tasks that humans can’t or don’t want to perform, getting around on intricately designed wheels and limbs. If they tip over, however, they are rendered almost useless. Mechanical engineers and entomologists are looking to click beetles, who can right themselves without the use of their legs, to solve this robotics challenge.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170925133006.htm



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