The first robot to climb a tree was a British robot named 'Harry'. - Apparently.
In 2012, the University of Plymouth's robotics team developed 'Harry', a robot designed to scale trees for maintenance and inspection purposes. The robot, equipped with a camera and sensors, successfully climbed a 30-foot tall tree in just over an hour. This achievement marked a significant milestone in the development of robotic tree-climbing technology, with potential applications in forestry, conservation, and search and rescue operations.