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Small soft robot controlled by finger movements
The British media outlet TechXplore reported that a KAIST research team developed BeetleBot, a small soft robot that can be controlled by flexing and extending a finger.
What happened
According to TechXplore, the robot combines artificial muscles, a camera and tactile sensors. It can walk and grasp objects while sending images and contact information back to the user. The report said potential applications include remote inspections and retrieving small objects.
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Translated from the Japanese original: /news/yubi-no-sousa-de-ugoku-kogata-sofutorobotto-c31134. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.