Can a robot learn to navigate like a cockroach? To help researchers find out if a mechanical device can mimic the pesky insect's behavior, a Johns Hopkins engineering student has built a flexible, ...

Have you ever found a strange, creepy-crawly bug, and wondered if it’s a cockroach? Not to worry, you’re not alone; there are many bugs that look like roaches. Cockroaches themselves are hated and ...

A cyborg cockroach controlled by an electronic backpack, which attaches to its antennae and abdomen without injuring it, could be used for building inspections or search-and-rescue missions.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Insect antennae have long fascinated scientists with their remarkable ability to detect an array of environmental stimuli, from vibrations and surface textures to magnetic fields.

(A) Wearable device for the antennae: (i) A 3D model of the cockroach’s head was used as a reference to design the wearable device for the antennae. (ii) Two hooking mechanisms were incorporated to ...

Cockroaches are common household pests. While they are notoriously unwelcomed guests, several other insects share similar features. It is easy to be confused, as their doppelgangers are equally ...