Locomotion control of hybrid cockroach robots.

Abstract in brief

• This research develops a hybrid robotic system that combines the natural movement and robustness of cockroaches, specifically American and discoid species, with electronic control methods.
• The control mechanism involves implanting electrodes in the cockroaches' nervous system and using a backpack device equipped with a microcontroller and wireless communication to stimulate the prothoracic ganglia, enabling the insects to walk and turn on command.
• The system demonstrated high repeatability, with the hybrid discoid cockroach successfully responding to electrical stimuli to navigate its environment, showcasing potential for bio-inspired robotics applications.]