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Cockroach on a Trackball
Picture(s): Courtesy of Kevin Sullivan |

The Cockroach-Robot
Above is the entire robot. The cockroach runs on the trackball, which drives the robot. If the roach approaches a wall, lights shine in its eyes to get it to change direction, though researchers say that doesn't always work.



Picture(s): Courtesy of Kevin Sullivan |

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