Cockroaches have an unparalleled capability to climb over uneven terrain, stabilize their bodies on a shaky surface, and squeeze through tiny gaps only 2 pennies thick. While being close to cockroaches from the animal kingdom might not be your cup of tea, one-day cockroach-inspired robots could help find earthquake victims or fuel the next generation of off–road vehicles. | Watch the TED Talk here
Biomimetic robots designed after cockroaches teach engineers about stability, maneuverability
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