Roaches inspire robotics: Researchers use common cockroach to fine-tune robots of the future
Monday, February 7, 2011 - 11:32
in Astronomy & Space
The study of cockroaches, locusts, and caterpillars is inspiring new frontiers in advanced robotics. New research delves deep into the neurological functioning of the cockroach, giving engineers the information they need to design more compact, versatile and efficient robots -- for both earthbound missions and those in outer space.