Strange robot with no head but 20 legs.

(HTV) - Operating on the principle of "dynamic symmetry," Argus has no fixed facing direction. It can instantly lunge towards its target at any angle without needing to turn its head. This design optimizes multi-directional and multi-functional movement capabilities.

In tests, Argus successfully navigated sandy areas and dense forest vegetation. In an environment simulating lunar gravity, it even climbed between two parallel brick walls.

In tests, Argus successfully navigated through sand and dense bushes in the forest.

Remarkably, this machine was highly adaptable. Argus learned to continue operating even when one or more of its engines failed or a leg broke off.

The inventor behind this discovery is researcher Boyuan Chen at Duke University.

Boyuan Chen, Associate Professor of Robotics at Duke University, said: "Who says that a robot that helps us most effectively must look like us? To me, the answer to building robots is to think of them as an entirely new species."

Argus taught itself how to continue functioning even when one or more of its engines failed or a leg broke.

Argus's success opens up great prospects in complex rescue operations or space exploration, where dynamic terrain demands ultimate flexibility.

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Source: https://htv.vn/ky-la-robot-khong-dau-nhung-co-20-chan-222260528181331795.htm