Insect-Sized Jumping Robots: Leveraging the Power of Elastic Energy

A new robot inspired by beetles uses elastic energy
The vehicle is powerful enough to overcome obstacles.

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed new insect-sized robots that can jump in tight spaces. According to the University of Illinois, the creation of these robots represents a major advance for mechanical, agricultural and search-and rescue environments.

A new study led by Prof. Sameh Twfick demonstrates a series of robots the size of a click beetle that are fast enough to match an insect’s rapid escape time, powerful to maneuver around obstacles and small enough for confined spaces.

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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/beetle-inspired-robot-uses-elastic-energy