Georgia Institute of Technology

Meet SlothBot!

Most robots help speed things up. But SlothBot was built to move as slowly as a sloth— and to look like one too! The robot moves on a cable hung between trees. By lingering over an area for a long time, SlothBot can observe animals for months, or even years. Scientists hope that SlothBot gathers information that could help them protect endangered species one day.

Meet SlothBot
Watch a video to meet one very slow robot!

Think About It

Why do you think scientists made the robot look like a sloth? Can you think of another animal that might be a good choice?

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