The invention discloses a rolling robot which comprises first and second cross-shaped components (1-1, 1-2), first to fourth connecting rods (3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4), first to eighth joint crosses (4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8) and first and second driving motors (2-1, 2-2). The first and second cross-shaped components (1-1, 1-2) are connected with the first to fourth connecting rods (3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4) through the first to eighth joint crosses (4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8). The first and second driving motors (2-1, 2-2) are respectively arranged on the first and second cross-shaped components (1-1, 1-2). The formed rolling robot can realize rolling in the random direction in the plane by utilizing inertia and can be used for application such as planetary exploration, military reconnaissance and the like.