Limbless Robot

Limbless robots, inspired by the locomotion of snakes and worms, are being developed to navigate challenging terrains inaccessible to conventional robots. Current research focuses on improving control algorithms, particularly those leveraging "mechanical intelligence" – designing robots whose physical properties facilitate locomotion with minimal active control – and exploring diverse gait patterns, including undulatory swimming and sidewinding, optimized through geometric mechanics. These advancements hold significant promise for applications in search and rescue, deep-sea exploration, and planetary exploration, where robust and adaptable locomotion is crucial.