Researchers have unveiled a snake-like robot made from screws and flexible artificial joints.
Although wheels or feet can effectivelymove on a flat surface, while snake-like robots have several advantages. They can accommodate sharp bends, and their small cross-section allows them to crawl into tight spaces that might be blocked by other robot structures.
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The researchers note that, in contrast toprevious robots that work with wheels, the new version of the device functions on any surfaces, so it will be useful during any research and navigation missions, not just in space. In this development, they presented a new approach that combines serpentine robots with the principle of Archimedean screw locomotion to provide several effective mobility strategies over a wide range of environments.
Especially for robotic testingARCSnake researchers have turned it on at several sites and environments and have proven its ability to control and navigate. The robot was able to cope with a wide range of scenarios and successfully moved over any terrain.
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