Scientists Created a Badass Robotic Roach to Explore Rubble After a Disaster

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By Esther Inglis-ArkellFeb 8, 2016, 4:45 pm154 pts
It’s often said that the only creature to survive a nuclear explosion will be the humble cockroach. Now this hardy insect has inspired the design of a tiny compressible robot, capable of squeezing into tight small spaces—like those created by the rubble following a building or tunnel collapse. Read more...

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