Scientists have developed a robot inspired by jumping beetles, such as weevils and flea beetles. This robot possesses the ability to hop, which its creators believe enhances its capability to navigate challenging terrains. Yanjie Wang, co-author of a paper published in Advanced Intelligent Systems, explained that jumping beetles utilize their leg muscles to stretch elastic tissue, storing energy for efficient jumps. In their research, the team replicated this mechanism using a robotic skeleton made of carbon fiber and epoxy resin to mimic insect-like energy storage.
