Robotic bugs, though they're often faceless and metal-framed, are easily identifiable by their six-plus limbs. From flying insects to fuzzy arachnids, many replicas of critters have been constructed. Most are controllable by remotes, serving as fun toys that prove technological innovation. The BionicOpter by Festo is a robotic dragonfly that flies aerodynamically and smoothly. Its streamlined shape immaculately mimics the appearance of dragonflies.
While some creations are not scary in appearance, others are visually cringe-worthy. The red, green and black Infrared RC USB Centipede is giant and very realistic. The USB-chargeable toy lasts for around 20 minutes. The 3D-printed 'T8' spider by 'Robugtix' could also be frightening. The black spider is shaped just like a real arachnids, with built-in motors and engines that allows it to move fluidly like a real spider.
42 Realistic Robotic Bugs
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Dragonfly Robot
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Giant Steampunk Spiders
La Princesse Webs Her Way Across the Globe
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Firefighting Robots
OLE Insect Firefighter
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Robot Insects for Kids
Hexbug Micro Robot Creatures Are One of 2009's X-Mas Must-Haves
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Cyborg Insects
UC Berkeley Houses Remote Controlled Live Beetles (UPDATE)
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Insecticide-Spraying Choppers
The D.F.O Helicopter Brings Farming into the Future
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DARPA-Inspired Cyborg Bugs
Dean Christ's Controversial Collection Casts Eye On Warfare
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Enhanced Robot Insects (UPDATE)
The Hexbug Nano V2 Can Move Around Horizontally and Vertically
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iRobot Evolution
Documenting iRobot's Design Transformation
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Leg Spines = Super Spider Robots
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Astonishingly Affordable Robots
The ArcBotic ‘Hexy’ is for Multitasking Gadget Lovers
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Spidery Nanobots
The Columbia University DNA ‘Spiderbot' is Made Out of Microscopic Mo
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Upcycled Insect Sculptures
These Arthrobots are Incredible Sculptures from Recycled Materials
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Israel Creating a Robotic Killer Insects
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Cyborg Firefighter Armor
'PyroPack' Makes Firemen Look Like "RoboCop"
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Insect-Inspired Light Fixtures
The 'Bug Light' Pet Lamp is Adorable and Easy to Care For
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Spider-Shaped Vehicles
The Stompy Robot Will Intimidate Onlookers
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Robot Racecars
Honda Great Race 2025 Concept is Abnormally Advanced
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Creepy Crawly Robots
The Kanibot Cyborg Vehicle Will Give You Technopohobia
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Insect Based Robots
The Next Generation of Bots
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Mechanical Insects
The University of Bielefeld's Hector is a Mechanical Crawler
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DIY Spider Robots
The Spiderbot by Daniel Schatzmayr is a Hexapod
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Mutant Dolls
The 'Barbie Strogg' Insectoid Centaur-Fighting Robot Fends off Evil Brothers
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Insect Robots
The A-Pod Hexapod Robot By Zenta Looks Like a Mechanical Ant
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Realistic Robotic Insects
The 'ChouChou Electric Butterfly' is a Battery-Powered Pet Bug
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15 Meter Tall Spiders
La Machine Theatre Robots
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3D-Printed Arachnid Robots
This 3D-Printed Spider by 'Robugtix' Moves Like a Real Arachnid
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Half-Wheeled Military Machines
The X-RHex Robot Moves Like a Creepy Crawly Insect
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Whimsical Robotic Dragonflies
Festo's BionicOpter Resembles Realistic Small Dragonflies
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Fake Insects For Pest Control
Robo-Roaches
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Arachnid Emergency Bots
Fraunhofer Spider Robot Assists Humans in Dangerous Situations
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Insectified Cyborg Scouts
ISOPOD Robot Watcher May Become Man's New Best Friend
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Microcontrolled Insects
Remote Controlled Beatles Are Part Living, Part Robot.
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Fingertip-Sized Robotic Insects
The World's Smallest Flying Robot is Made by Harvard Scientists
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Insect Tech Innovations
Caterpillar Movement is Driven By Its Stomach
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Remote-Controlled Insects
The Infrared RC USB Centipede is the King of Creepy Crawlies
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Creepy Bug Robots
Phasma is the Six-Legged Machine of Your Dreams and Nightmares
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12,000 Lb Mechanical Spider
Moltensteelman Walking Beast
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Spiderman Robots
Tmsuk T-34 Robot Shoots Nets and Makes You Its Prey
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Robotic Grasshoppers
The Air Hopper Can Jump One Foot High Off the Ground
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Hairy Gag Gadgets
The Remote Control Tarantula from Uncle Milton is Too Real for Comfort
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Robot Spiderman Spinoffs
Spiderbot Mimics Peter Parker's Skills, Sorta
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Virtual Boundary Robot Lawnmowers
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Aftermarket Automation Blind Controllers
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Advanced Robotic Cleaning Systems
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Cartoon-Inspired AI Robots
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Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions
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Standing Quadruped Robots
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Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers
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Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
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Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
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Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
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Plug-and-Play Robot Lawn Mowers
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Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
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Solar-Powered Charging Robots
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Universal Smart Home Remotes
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Pangolin-Inspired Planting Robots
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AI-Powered Cat Tracking Robots
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Robotic Baby Car Puppets
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Remote Pet Toys
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Production-Ready Humanoid Robots
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AI-Backed Family Toys
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Service Robot Chair Concept
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AI-Powered Mosquito Protectors
The Bzigo Iris Gamifies the Process of Keeping Mosquitos at Bay
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras
Zero Zero Robotics' Hover Camera X1 is a Miniature Drone
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
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AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots
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Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys
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Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs
Petoi Recently Introduced the Palm-Sized Bittle X Companion
Phygital Fairy Toys
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Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems
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AI-Powered Toy Cars
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Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
Remote-Controlled Humanoid Robots
MiMi Has a Human Operator and AI Assistance Controls
Modular Robotics Kits
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Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
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State-of-the-Art Robot Vacuums
Dreame Technology Redefines Clean Living with Dreame X40 Ultra
Auto-Adjustment Robotic Vacuums
The ECOVACS DEEBOT T20 OMNI Sanitizes Itself
Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones
The Bionic Bird X-Fly Drone Soars, Dives and Flutters Through the Air
Gesture-Controlled Streaming Cameras
The OBSBOT Tail Air Harnesses AI for Seamless Recording
Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots
The Unitree H1 Has Joints Throughout for Maximum Flexibility
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
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Flame-Throwing Robotic Dogs
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Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones
This Robot Carries Out Hazardous Search-and-Rescue Missions
Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools
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Automated Mattress Cleaning Robots
The MuaRot Dust Mite Vacuum Robot Has UV Sterilization
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars
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Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Endurant Combat Drones
This French-Made Drone Can Offer Operation Times Of Up to 24 Hours
Creepy Severed Hand Toys
The Wednesday Thing Toy From Jada Toys Really Moves
Flying Insects Light Traps
The STEM Flying Insects Light Trap is Safe and Pet-friendly
Agile Wall-Climbing Robots
The 'Magnecko' Robot Works on Vertical and Horizontal Surfaces
Remotely Controlled Grain Robots
This Robot Can Relieve Farmers Of Hazardous Grain Bin Tasks
Pest-Slaying Agricultural Robots
The 'TartanPest' Robot Detects & Destroys Lanternfly Eggs
Motion Control Combat Robots
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Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones
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Small Space Robotic Vacuums
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Smart Screen Vacuum Robots
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AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
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Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
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Long-Range Robotic Lawnmowers
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Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
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Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
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Humanoid-Replicating Robots
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Maneuverable Centipede Robots
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Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
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Reprogrammable Robot Companions
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Insect Habitat Toys
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Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules
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Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts
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Reactive Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
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Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
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Compact Pest Control Plugins
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DIY Robotics Toys
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Interactive Plush Toys
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Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuums
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Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones
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STEM Education Classroom Robots
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AI Board Game Robots
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Levitating Firefighting Robots
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Flower-Inspired Robotic Grippers
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Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
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Satisfying Digital Puzzle Games
Geometric Interactive Launcehs the Cocoon Game Starring a Beetle
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
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Scorpion-Like Gaming Chairs
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Pneumatic Robotics Kits
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Neural Network Robotic Lawnmowers
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STEM Education Robotic Arms
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Socially Adept Gaming Robots
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Crawling Dynamic Coffee Tables
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Rugged Quadruped Robots
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Hazardous Weather-Ready Drones
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Bacteria-Eradicating Robot Vacuums
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Arachnid-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces
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Flame-Resistant Firefighting Drones
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Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
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Four-Armed Surgical Robots
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Chemical-Free Fly Repellent Fans
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Auto-Transforming Toy Robots
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Pet-Friendly Insect Sprays
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Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
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Spooky Life-Size Animatronics
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Multidirectional Miniature Robots
This Robotic Bee Can Infiltrate Highly Compact Spaces
Disinfecting Compact Robot Vacuums
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Diminutive Bipedal Robots
This Compact Robot Uses a Single Motor to Power Both Its Legs
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
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Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
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