Robotic bugs, though they're often faceless and metal-framed, are easily identifiable by their six-plus limbs. From flying insects to fuzzy arachnids, many replicas of critters have been constructed. Most are controllable by remotes, serving as fun toys that prove technological innovation. The BionicOpter by Festo is a robotic dragonfly that flies aerodynamically and smoothly. Its streamlined shape immaculately mimics the appearance of dragonflies.
While some creations are not scary in appearance, others are visually cringe-worthy. The red, green and black Infrared RC USB Centipede is giant and very realistic. The USB-chargeable toy lasts for around 20 minutes. The 3D-printed 'T8' spider by 'Robugtix' could also be frightening. The black spider is shaped just like a real arachnids, with built-in motors and engines that allows it to move fluidly like a real spider.
42 Realistic Robotic Bugs
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Dragonfly Robot
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Giant Steampunk Spiders
La Princesse Webs Her Way Across the Globe
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Firefighting Robots
OLE Insect Firefighter
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Robot Insects for Kids
Hexbug Micro Robot Creatures Are One of 2009's X-Mas Must-Haves
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Cyborg Insects
UC Berkeley Houses Remote Controlled Live Beetles (UPDATE)
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Insecticide-Spraying Choppers
The D.F.O Helicopter Brings Farming into the Future
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DARPA-Inspired Cyborg Bugs
Dean Christ's Controversial Collection Casts Eye On Warfare
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Enhanced Robot Insects (UPDATE)
The Hexbug Nano V2 Can Move Around Horizontally and Vertically
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iRobot Evolution
Documenting iRobot's Design Transformation
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Leg Spines = Super Spider Robots
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Astonishingly Affordable Robots
The ArcBotic ‘Hexy’ is for Multitasking Gadget Lovers
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Spidery Nanobots
The Columbia University DNA ‘Spiderbot' is Made Out of Microscopic Mo
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Upcycled Insect Sculptures
These Arthrobots are Incredible Sculptures from Recycled Materials
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Israel Creating a Robotic Killer Insects
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Cyborg Firefighter Armor
'PyroPack' Makes Firemen Look Like "RoboCop"
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Insect-Inspired Light Fixtures
The 'Bug Light' Pet Lamp is Adorable and Easy to Care For
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Spider-Shaped Vehicles
The Stompy Robot Will Intimidate Onlookers
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Robot Racecars
Honda Great Race 2025 Concept is Abnormally Advanced
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Creepy Crawly Robots
The Kanibot Cyborg Vehicle Will Give You Technopohobia
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Insect Based Robots
The Next Generation of Bots
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Mechanical Insects
The University of Bielefeld's Hector is a Mechanical Crawler
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DIY Spider Robots
The Spiderbot by Daniel Schatzmayr is a Hexapod
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Mutant Dolls
The 'Barbie Strogg' Insectoid Centaur-Fighting Robot Fends off Evil Brothers
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Insect Robots
The A-Pod Hexapod Robot By Zenta Looks Like a Mechanical Ant
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Realistic Robotic Insects
The 'ChouChou Electric Butterfly' is a Battery-Powered Pet Bug
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15 Meter Tall Spiders
La Machine Theatre Robots
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3D-Printed Arachnid Robots
This 3D-Printed Spider by 'Robugtix' Moves Like a Real Arachnid
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Half-Wheeled Military Machines
The X-RHex Robot Moves Like a Creepy Crawly Insect
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Whimsical Robotic Dragonflies
Festo's BionicOpter Resembles Realistic Small Dragonflies
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Fake Insects For Pest Control
Robo-Roaches
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Arachnid Emergency Bots
Fraunhofer Spider Robot Assists Humans in Dangerous Situations
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Insectified Cyborg Scouts
ISOPOD Robot Watcher May Become Man's New Best Friend
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Microcontrolled Insects
Remote Controlled Beatles Are Part Living, Part Robot.
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Fingertip-Sized Robotic Insects
The World's Smallest Flying Robot is Made by Harvard Scientists
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Insect Tech Innovations
Caterpillar Movement is Driven By Its Stomach
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Remote-Controlled Insects
The Infrared RC USB Centipede is the King of Creepy Crawlies
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Creepy Bug Robots
Phasma is the Six-Legged Machine of Your Dreams and Nightmares
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12,000 Lb Mechanical Spider
Moltensteelman Walking Beast
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Spiderman Robots
Tmsuk T-34 Robot Shoots Nets and Makes You Its Prey
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Robotic Grasshoppers
The Air Hopper Can Jump One Foot High Off the Ground
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Hairy Gag Gadgets
The Remote Control Tarantula from Uncle Milton is Too Real for Comfort
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Robot Spiderman Spinoffs
Spiderbot Mimics Peter Parker's Skills, Sorta
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Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
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Discreet Furniture-Like Home Robots
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Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes
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AI-Powered Chess Boards
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Crop-Scouting Robots
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Digital Bug Bite Relievers
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Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
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Roving Robotic AC Systems
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Wool-Weaving Cobots
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Creative STEM-Based Toys
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Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous Mine Detection Robots
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Fully Autonomous AI Masseurs
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Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones
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Indoor Air Conditioning Drones
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Furniture-Sanitizing Vacuums
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Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
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Child-Friendly Service Robots
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AI-Powered Robotic Dog Companions
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Back-Targeting Massage Robots
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Open-Source Robotic Arms
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Expressive Home Assistance Robots
The Conceptual Oppo Xiaobu Has a Modular Hand for Helping
AI-Powered Lawnmower Robots
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Playful Coding Pets
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Zero-Code Robotic Arm Solutions
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Reactive Robotic Dog Companions
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Monstrous AI-Powered Gaming Chairs
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Robotic Pet Companions
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High-Powered Robotic Vacuums
The UBPet V10 Robot Vacuum Achieves 22,000Pa of Suction Power
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Aftermarket Automation Blind Controllers
The Arpobot Smart Shade Elegantly Adds in Connectivity
Powerful Multi-Functional Robot Vacuums
The Yeedi Cube Robot Vacuum Boasts Innovative Features
Friendly Cartoony Serving Robots
This Robot Server Concept is Inspired by the Minions
Optimized Robotic Vacuum Ranges
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Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
Miniature Air Purifier Robots
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Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
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Smart Home Insect Traps
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Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
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AI-Powered Cat Tracking Robots
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Robotic Baby Car Puppets
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AR Monster Wines
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Intricate Sci-Fi Puzzle Sets
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Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
AI-Backed Family Toys
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Diminutive Quadruped Robots
This AI-Powered Robot Boasts a Highly Versatile Robotic Arm
Service Robot Chair Concept
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AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras
Zero Zero Robotics' Hover Camera X1 is a Miniature Drone
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
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Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs
Petoi Recently Introduced the Palm-Sized Bittle X Companion
Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys
Hot Wheels' Transforming Rhinomite RC on Sale at Walmart
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems
The Conceptual Mosqo Bug Zapper is Connected
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs
Hengzhi Future Team Presents a More Advanced Robot Dog Design
Customizable Robot Dogs
Dog-E Launched at CES 2023 to Reimagine Robot Toys
Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones
The Bionic Bird X-Fly Drone Soars, Dives and Flutters Through the Air
Gesture-Controlled Streaming Cameras
The OBSBOT Tail Air Harnesses AI for Seamless Recording
Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots
The Unitree H1 Has Joints Throughout for Maximum Flexibility
Flame-Throwing Robotic Dogs
The Thernomator by Throwflame is Attached to a Robot Dog
Freestyle Maker CNC Machines
The 'Cubiio X' Portable CNC Robot Enables Projects From Anywhere
Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones
This Robot Carries Out Hazardous Search-and-Rescue Missions
Automated Mattress Cleaning Robots
The MuaRot Dust Mite Vacuum Robot Has UV Sterilization
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots
SPIDAR is the Latest Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robot
Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars
The Little Car Company Unveils the Larger Wild One Max
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Flying Insects Light Traps
The STEM Flying Insects Light Trap is Safe and Pet-friendly
Agile Wall-Climbing Robots
The 'Magnecko' Robot Works on Vertical and Horizontal Surfaces
Pest-Slaying Agricultural Robots
The 'TartanPest' Robot Detects & Destroys Lanternfly Eggs
Remotely Controlled Grain Robots
This Robot Can Relieve Farmers Of Hazardous Grain Bin Tasks
Motion Control Combat Robots
The Ganker EX Pro Combat Robot Works with a Wearable Controller
Smart Screen Vacuum Robots
The Redkey R20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Doesn't Rely on an App
Small Space Robotic Vacuums
The SwitchBot K10+ Mini Robot Vacuum Easily Navigates Tight Areas
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
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AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Thermoregulating Robotic Beehives
This Gadget Helps Keep Honeybee Colonies Warm During Cold Snaps
Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuums
Yun Long Designs the Omnidirectional AI Migo Ascender Robot
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
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Humanoid-Replicating Robots
Sanctuary AI Built a Fully-Functional Humanoid Robot to Automate Tasks
Maneuverable Centipede Robots
This Robot Offers Flexible Navigation Of Treacherous Terrain
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
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Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules
LEGO Presents the Insect Collection of Decorative Puzzles
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Falcon-Inspired Aerial Robots
The Robot Falcon is a Robot Designed to Push Birds Away from Planes
Reactive Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
The 'Q8 Max' Can Proactively Avoid Obstacles Whilst Cleaning
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones
This Drone Can Hit Ludicrous Speeds and Cope With Bad Weather Conditions
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
Multi-Position Smartphone Controllers
The 'Telegun' Smartphone Controller Works in Two Modes
Flower-Inspired Robotic Grippers
This Gripping Tool is Designed to Gently Grasp Delicate Objects
Robot Taxi Car Concepts
Didi Introduces Its a RoboTaxi Concept with Robotic Arms
Powerfully Versatile Underwater Drones
The 'SRV-8X Optimus' is Suited to Diverse Applications
Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
Xiaomi Introduces the Robotic Cyberdog 2 with a Friendly Look
Adorable Miniature Security Robots
The Enabot Ebo X Robot is Designed with Safety Features
Satisfying Digital Puzzle Games
Geometric Interactive Launcehs the Cocoon Game Starring a Beetle
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Educational Programmable Robots
DJI's 'RoboMaster S1' Allows Kids to Program an Educational Robot
Pneumatic Robotics Kits
The MiuraKit Pneumatic Robot Design Kit is Origami-Inspired
Compact Pest Control Plugins
TEcoArt's Pest Control Repellers are Chemical-Free
Soccer-Dribbling Robots
MIT Researchers Built the Dribblebot Capable of Playing Soccer
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Rugged Quadruped Robots
This Industrial Robot Can Carry Heavy Weights and Jump High Distances
Hazardous Weather-Ready Drones
ThunderFly's 'TF-G1' Unmanned Drone can Maintain Flight in Weather
Bacteria-Eradicating Robot Vacuums
The TCL Sweeva Has UV-C Light to Kill Bacteria and Viruses
Updated Android Robots
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Inflatable Body Digital Drones
The SoBAR Drone Has an On-Demand Inflatable Fabric Frame
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Minimalist Shell-Like Mice
Fabio Verdelli Design Studio Introduces the 'DUNE' Mouse Concept
Empathetic Interactive Game Robots
OMRON Robotic Develops the Forhpeus to Understand Emotions
Anime-Inspired Discovered Insects
Pokémon's New Pheromosa is Inspired the Name of a New Insect
Auto-Transforming Toy Robots
Robosen Presents the New Transformable Grimlock Collectible Robot
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Multidirectional Miniature Robots
This Robotic Bee Can Infiltrate Highly Compact Spaces
Disinfecting Compact Robot Vacuums
CREATULIZE Presents the X1 Robot Bed Vacuums
Diminutive Bipedal Robots
This Compact Robot Uses a Single Motor to Power Both Its Legs
Balance Beam-Walking Robots
This Quadruped Robot Boasts Incredibly Nimble Balance
Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
This Quadruped Robot Can Run Persistently Once Launched