Earthworm robots could be an invaluable tool for exploring other worlds

When designing robots for space exploration, engineers and developers often turn to nature for inspiration. From snakes to caterpillars to even fish, many different types of natural movements have been mimicked by the bodies of space robots. The latest of these so-called biomimetic robotic bodies comes from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa,Continue reading “Earthworm robots could be an invaluable tool for exploring other worlds”
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