The new bioinspired earthworm robot (IMAGE)

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT

The new bioinspired earthworm robot

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The creation of earthworm-like robot was made possible through a thorough understanding and application of earthworm locomotion mechanics. The current prototype is 45 cm long and weighs 605 grams. Created by researchers at Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, Italy.

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