KAIST develops beetle-inspired soft robot with artificial muscles for remote tasks

A research team at KAIST, in collaboration with Caltech and NTU, has developed a small, soft robot called "BeetleBot" that is inspired by beetles. This robot integrates artificial muscles, a camera, and tactile sensors, allowing users to control its movement and object manipulation by bending a finger. The system provides bidirectional feedback, enabling users to check the robot's surroundings and contact with objects. This technology is expected to be used for remote inspections of narrow spaces and retrieving small objects.