Open-Source, Modular Robot for Understanding Evolution

Feb. 11, 2026
Read time: 5-15 mins
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University of Michigan researchers have developed TROT, an open-source quadruped robot that can switch body designs in minutes. Using 3D printing and modular parts, the team is helping scientists explore how body structure shapes speed and endurance. With affordable components and freely available plans, TROT could accelerate discoveries in evolutionary biology and next-generation robot design.

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