/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/epfl-s-deansect-is-a-robust-robot-insect-avoids-being-squishedThe DEAnsect is a robust robot that can be twisted, squeezed and bent while retaining functionality. (Image Credit: EPFL) It’s fairly easy for nature to serve as a source of inspiration when it comes to robotic development, but it’s nearly impos...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/epfl-s-deansect-is-a-robust-robot-insect-avoids-being-squishedSat, 21 Dec 2019 13:51:48 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:333815b5-c57c-463d-b573-1250e6a57296dubbie0<p>A great robot, although I&#39;m not sure why being hit with a fly swatter is a worthwhile attribute. Most insects try to avoid being hit. </p><p>It would be more fun seeing it avoid the fly swatter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dubbie</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=8475&AppID=141&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">