The new bioinspired earthworm robot (IMAGE) Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT Caption The creation of earthworm-like robot was made possible through a thorough understanding and application of earthworm locomotion mechanics. The current prototype is 45 cm long and weighs 605 grams. Created by researchers at Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, Italy. Credit IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Usage Restrictions use with appropriate credits and captions License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.