Climbing New Heights: MONKEE Robot Navigates Forest Canopies with Precision

The MONKEE climbing robot is a versatile, tree-climbing device equipped with two arms and three adhesion points, enabling agile movement across various trunk shapes and surfaces. Its ability to traverse vertically and horizontally makes it ideal for navigating complex forest canopies. Built on a modular platform, MONKEE supports a range of future tools and sensors for tasks like CO₂ monitoring, sample collection, and environmental data gathering. This makes it an asset for advancing climate research and biodiversity conservation efforts in tree canopy ecosystems.