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Robots inspired by animals

Read more: http://www.newscientist.com... Robotics researchers are increasingly turning to nature for inspiration. Watch a robotic salamander, a water strider robot, mechanical cockroaches and so...  
 
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obanfan75 (6 hours ago) Show Hide
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I want that last robot!!!! Its too cute!
NastyBlackDog (19 hours ago) Show Hide
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simply incredible......
longtada (1 day ago) Show Hide
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awesome
GamersMinion (4 days ago) Show Hide
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1:54 do the worm or how low can you go...? i like the one at the end though it was awesome. ☺
MrCssPwnage (1 week ago) Show Hide
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How is the one at 1:36 Inspired by an animal and if it is what animal?
xagerox (6 days ago) Show Hide
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grubs...
MrCssPwnage (6 days ago) Show Hide
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Grubs don't Shift shape and climb up walls lol.
ProudToBeVeggie (1 week ago) Show Hide
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I mean cute as funny and cool not adorable
rishay23 (1 week ago) Show Hide
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evey e do the worm 1:50 2 1:57 frickin awsome
BlackCat11896 (1 week ago) Show Hide
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I like the robot that can change it's shape.. it's so cool! robotrick!

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