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Robots mimic snake's energy efficient motion - 24 Jan 2012

Researchers from Georgia Tech are designing a compact all-terrain robot using snakes as an inspiration for energy efficiency. The Saclybot 2 can go anywhere without using large amounts of power and replicates the rectilinear locomotion of the snakes.

Snakes don’t need to bend their bodies laterally to move, instead lifting their ventral scales and pulling themselves forward by sending a muscular travelling wave from head to tail. Replicating this rectilinear motion, the Scalybot 2 can automatically change the angle of its scales on different terrains and slopes, allowing the robot to fight or generate friction.

Topics: Biomimicry

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