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Beetle-inspired robots roll objects with new neural control system
Researchers develop beetle-inspired robots with neural controls to roll objects, boosting multitasking across diverse terrains.
The ALPHA robot, inspired by dung beetles, can walk and roll balls of various weights and types on both flat and uneven surfaces, adapting smoothly to different tasks and terrains. According to researchers, while this efficient technique could inspire new robot designs, the beetles’ exact motor patterns, and neural controls for handling different ball weights and surfaces remain a mystery. The experiment showed that ALPHA’s neural-based control system allowed it to roll both soft and rigid balls across flat and uneven terrain with success rates of up to 80 percent.
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