Snakebot
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thumb|right|300px|A Gen 2 Snakebot from NASA, demonstrating rearing capabilities. A snakebot, also referred to as a snake robot, is a biomorphic robot that resembles a snake. Snakebots have uses similar to those of certain types of soft robots.
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thumb|right|300px|A Gen 2 Snakebot from NASA, demonstrating rearing capabilities. A snakebot, also referred to as a snake robot, is a biomorphic robot that resembles a snake. Snakebots have uses similar to those of certain types of soft robots.
Snakebots can vary significantly in size and design. Their small cross-section-to-length ratios allow them to maneuver through tight spaces. Their ability to change shape allows them to traverse varied terrain.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Snakebot” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.