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# Cockroach-Inspired Robots
The VelociRoACH Robot is Capable Of Climbing Up Stairs

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-07 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cockroachinspired-robot
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/velociroach-robot-climb-stairs/43189/) & [robotics.eecs.berkeley.edu](http://robotics.eecs.berkeley.edu/~ronf/Biomimetics.html)

A group of scientists and engineers working out of the Biomimetic Millisystems Lab over at the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots) at Berkeley have devised an incredible new cockroach-inspired robot that is able to showcase some supremely impressive prowess when it comes to the act of [climbing up stairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreame-x50-ultra).

The VelociRoACH system essentially consists of a pair of robots, with the front robot taking care of navigation and the rear robot providing a boost from behind.

This cockroach-inspired robot isn't merely cool to look at, but could be extremely useful in a wide variety of scientific and industrial settings thanks to its unique ability to scale stairs, allowing it to move in a way that many traditional robots haven't been able to do.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Cockroach-inspired Robotics:** Creating robots inspired by cockroaches opens opportunities for agile and versatile robots that can climb stairs.
- **Stair-climbing Technology:** Developing technology that enables robots to climb stairs expands the range of environments and tasks they can accomplish.
- **Biomimicry in Robotics:** Applying principles from nature to robotics, such as cockroach locomotion, leads to innovative robotic designs with unique capabilities.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Robotics:** The robotics industry can leverage cockroach-inspired designs to create advanced robots for various applications like search and rescue or exploration.
- **Industrial Automation:** The industrial automation sector can benefit from stair-climbing robots to enhance efficiency and productivity in manufacturing processes.
- **Scientific Research:** Scientists can utilize cockroach-inspired robots for studying complex locomotion and applying the findings to fields such as biomechanics or prosthetics.

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