Caterpillar robot demonstrates novel robotic locomotion (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Caterpillar robot demonstrates novel robotic locomotion

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated a caterpillar-like soft robot that can move forward, backward and dip under narrow spaces. The caterpillar-bot’s movement is driven by a novel pattern of silver nanowires that use heat to control the way the robot bends, allowing users to steer the robot in either direction.

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Shuang Wu, NC State University

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