To test their observations, they made the robot, which they named KUBeetle.
Rhinoceros beetles are one of the largest flying insects and are very popular in Korea, he said.
Thats not unlike actual rhinoceros beetles, which neither bite nor sting, despite their somewhat intimidating appearance.
An up-close look at a Hercules beetle, a type of rhinoceros beetle © EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP via Getty Images
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“Rhinoceros Beetle Ready For A Flight” © Hoang Vu Phan
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