# Insectoid Androids BOLT Flies, Crawls and Sounds Like a Regular Critter By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolt References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5844273/robot-birds-and-octoroaches-on-the-loose-at-uc-berkeley) & [robotics.eecs.berkeley.edu](http://robotics.eecs.berkeley.edu/~ronf/Ornithopter/index.html) BOLT (or 'Bipedal Ornithopter for Locomotion Transitioning,' if you prefer) is the latest in a slew of insectoid inventions meant to imitate the natural animals that surround us. You thought a regular mosquito was a nuisance? After watching BOLT perform some loops, you'll be begging for the [flyswatter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap). Armed with four oversized wings and a set of minuscule legs, BOLT is capable of swooping in and around any designated location courtesy of its onboard GPS and guiding system. The researchers at the [University of Berkeley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-falcon) have completed development on the android by reverse engineering [common North American insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-matrix) and replacing their organic thorax with digital components. The result is palm-sized digital gnat that follows your every beck and call. I can't help but imagine the possibility of attaching cameras to this autonomous bot -- it would be the most covert, concealed robot ever! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Insectoid Robotics:** This trend explores the development of insect-inspired robots that mimic the behavior and movement of natural insects, offering opportunities for surveillance and covert operations. - **Autonomous Miniature Drones:** This trend focuses on the creation of palm-sized autonomous drones with GPS and guiding systems, revolutionizing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. - **Reverse Engineering Biomimicry:** This trend involves the reverse engineering of organic creatures, such as insects, to build digital replicas with advanced functionalities, opening up possibilities for innovative applications in various fields. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Surveillance and Security:** The surveillance and security industry can utilize insectoid robotics and autonomous miniature drones for enhanced surveillance capabilities and discreet operations. - **Robotic Technology:** The robotic technology industry can explore reverse engineering biomimicry to develop innovative robotic solutions inspired by the behavior and capabilities of natural organisms. - **Research and Development:** The research and development industry can invest in studying and advancing insectoid robotics, autonomous drones, and reverse engineering biomimicry to drive disruptive innovations across various sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Multidirectional Miniature Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidirectional-miniature-robots.md) - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md) - [Falcon-Inspired Aerial Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-falcon.md) - [STEM Education Classroom Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sphero-bolt.md) - [Hybrid Movement Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Mosquito Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bzigo-iris.md) - [Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots.md) - [Diminutive Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bipedal-robots.md)