The Holonomic-Beetle (HB) is a high-precision mobile robot capable of moving in a wide range of motion (IMAGE)

Yokohama National University

The Holonomic-Beetle (HB) is a high-precision mobile robot capable of moving in a wide range of motion

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The HB utilizes a precision stage and optical encoder to move freely and with impressive precision, making the robot a useful tool for moving  sub-micrometer-sized objects.

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Image adapted from O. Fuchiwaki et al., Advanced Intelligent Systems 2026, DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202501141. Used under CC-BY 4.0.

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