Cockroaches may have a bad rap, but they inspired researchers to build a clever robot that can jam its body into cramped spaces. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a ...

Cockroaches are able to trespass pretty much everywhere – on ceilings, up walls, and under doors at speeds of nearly 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) a second – thanks to shape-changing abilities made possible ...

Robot cockroaches which can mimic the insect's ability to squeeze through the tiniest gaps may be used to locate earthquake victims. Just like a real 'roach, the palm-sized mechanised bug can keep ...

Robot cockroaches which can mimic the insect's ability to squeeze through the tiniest gaps may be used to locate earthquake victims. Just like a real 'roach, the palm-sized mechanised bug can keep ...

A new insect-sized robot created by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, scurries at the speed of a cockroach and can withstand the weight of a human. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert ...