Snake robotics lab

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Researchers at NTNU and SINTEF working with Wheeko, a snake robot at the lab. Photo: SINTEF/Thor Nielsen.

The snake robot laboratory at ROBOTNOR got a significant upgrade in 2013. The lab now features a high-precision indoor localization system, a collection of previous snake robot prototypes, as well as various screens, iPads and a projector for presentations and analysis of lab results.

 
 
  • Our research on snake robots is regularly presented in national and international media. A selection of links to media appearances is given below.

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  • In a few years, snake robots will assist in search and rescue missions after earthquakes and carry out maintenance operations inside process pipes. ROBOTNOR has conducted research on snake robots for several years and is getting closer to realizing the potential of these mechanisms.

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