Snakes are best known for slithering, but some species can also lift large portions of their bodies off the ground—rising into an upright posture to scan their surroundings, threaten predators, or ...

Snake-like robots represent the future of rescue. Their slender bodies allow them to navigate narrow spaces, uneven terrain, ...

A 22-metre robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, as it unveiled the snake-like device.

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

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

The snake-like robot arm measures 22 metres and weighs about 4.6 tonnes (STR) A 22-metre robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear ...