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beetle-inspired robot
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- 1Beetle-inspired soft robot responds to finger commands▼Beetle-inspired soft robot follows finger commands to walk, grip and relay sensory information
Researchers have developed a soft robot modelled on a beetle that can walk, grip objects and relay sensory information in response to a user's finger movements. The design pairs flexible, insect-like mechanics with intuitive gesture control, allowing a person to direct the robot's actions directly by hand. Coverage highlights its potential for delicate manipulation tasks and human-robot interaction, though details about the team behind it and possible applications remain limited.