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From fish to dogs, numerous robotic versions of animals have been developed over the years. Now, scientists from Beijing Institute of Technology have announced the newest animal robot – the robotic mouse. The robot, dubbed SQuRo (small-size quadruped robotic rat, or small quadruped robot mouse) can crouch, stand, walk, crawl and turn like a real mouse and can even carry loads. 91% of its own weight. The team hopes that SQuRo could be useful in search and rescue missions because its small body helps it weave through narrow gaps. According to the researchers, the mouse is the main source of...
