Scientists found the optimal robot body, and it has 20 legs — watch it scale walls and move through trees
Researchers have developed a new robot design inspired by sea urchins, featuring 20 legs for enhanced versatility. Named Argus, this robot can navigate various terrains and stabilize itself after being pushed. The design focuses on dynamic isotropy, allowing it to move efficiently in all directions.
- ▪The robot Argus has 20 telescoping legs and can carry a payload of 10 pounds.
- ▪It was created by scientists at Duke University and can navigate rough terrain and climb walls.
- ▪The design was developed after running over 1,500 simulations to optimize symmetry in movement.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 21:01:38 +0000 |
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Technology Robotics Scientists found the optimal robot body, and it has 20 legs — watch it scale walls and move through trees A sea-urchin-like robot could offer a new blueprint for making more versatile robots, research suggests. By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 28 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. New research suggests that a sea-urchin-like robot could offer a new blueprint for making more versatile robots.
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