Generally the words “roach” and “adorable” do not get thrown together. But, one examine the video after the break and you may understand. This six-legged successor to UC Berkeley’s DASH scampers not only horizontally, but vertically — as long as the fabric it’s climbing is cloth. All motion is handled by the bot’s front four legs, while the rear two provide stabilization. The CLASH is ready to adhere to cloth because its feet have small claws that permit it to grip the material, while its appendages scurry about at as much as 34 strides per second. Its top speed of 24 centimeters a second won’t sound like much, but considering the pest-inspired design is purely 10 centimeters long, it’s actually quite a brisk pace. Trust us, you do not need to overlook watching it in action after the break.
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