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Robots inspired by Nature
If you want to design the best robot, better look to the natural world!
Microrobots whose algorithm was inspired by the social behaviour of certain animals or insects
Living organisms have evolved over billions of years to overcome immense challenges related to locomotion, perception and interaction with the world in which they live. So it’s only natural that today’s robotic designers should draw inspiration from Mother Nature to improve their machines. In this special feature, we find out about bio-inspired and bio-mimetic robots that move like ants or rats, fly like insects, or move around in groups like a shoal of fish.
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