Taking inspiration from the pangolin, the new robot dubbed the Plantolin is designed to dig and disperse seeds, traveling along on its two wheels and using its long, movable tail for balance.

Source: University of Surrey

Plantolin, which is covered in plywood scales, digs using its passive claws and deposits a yew “seed bomb” into the hole.

Capable of working in tandem or digging independently, the Plantolin was built using repurposed components like drone motors from an old quadcopter.

Additionally, the design features a seed dispenser capable of dispersing seeds via a conveyor system that releases them at the back of the machine.

For more on the Plantolin, watch the accompanying video that appears courtesy of University of Surrey.