Researchers have succeeded in improving mobility efficiency by having the snake-like robot move using an “undulating motion” ...

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Snake-like robots represent the future of rescue. Their slender bodies allow them to navigate narrow spaces, uneven terrain, and water surfaces, entering places that would be hazardous for humans.

The snake robot mixes undulating movements like a snake (left), with rolling motions that take advantage of gravity (right).