This Cockroach Robot Flips Itself Like a Real Insect!🤖🪳#shorts#engineering

Researchers at the Terradynamics Lab, Johns Hopkins University, have developed a cockroach-inspired robot that can self-right using dynamic wing-like covers—just like the real insect. The robot was first introduced by Professor Chen Li, who formerly worked at UC Berkeley’s renowned Poly-PEDAL and Biomimetic Millisystems Labs. This innovative robot tackles one major issue small robots face: flipping back when upside down. Traditional designs often get stuck, but this robot uses fast, energetic wing deployment to return upright—demonstrating what Li calls “ground-based dynamic self-righting.”

The team discovered that even when battery levels are low, the robot could still self-right by asymmetrically opening its wings. These insights pave the way for future robots capable of navigating cluttered terrain, flipping, climbing, and potentially even flying. The ultimate goal? Integrate wing-shell morphing for obstacle traversal and recovery, making robots more adaptable to real-world conditions.

This research blends biology, physics, and robotics, launching a new field called “terradynamics.” It’s a vital step toward multi-functional, animal-inspired robots for complex environments—from disaster zones to planetary exploration.
Credit: Terradynamics Lab, Johns Hopkins University

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