Flatworm-Inspired Aquatic Robot Propels Itself with a Wiggling Motion
The robot is ideal for use in environments such as ponds, where it won't hurt animals or get tangled in debrisEPFLTo safely collect data in delicate aquatic environments, researchers have developed a robot that mimics flatworms' swimming motion.While flatworms usually move along the seabed, they can also propel themselves through water by undulating their...