Though we know them to be dirty insects, cockroaches are actually incredible self-groomers. In fact, their grooming behavior ...

Why turn cockroaches into butterflies when you can make them into cyborgs? Cockroaches have long been a subject of fascination for scientists. These tiny insects are often viewed as pests, but these ...

(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 ...

John Hopkins University is showing off their newest touch sensor for robots. Its flexible and wand-like antenna consists of six strain gauges that have been molded in urethane, giving it an accuracy ...