Magazine Article

Caterpillar-Inspired Soft Robotics Locomotion

TBMG-48686

08/01/2023

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated a caterpillar-like soft robot that can move forward, backward, and even dip under narrow spaces. The caterpillar-bot’s movement is driven by a novel pattern of silver nanowires that use heat to control the way the robot bends.

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"Caterpillar-Inspired Soft Robotics Locomotion," Mobility Engineering, August 1, 2023.
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Aug 1, 2023
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TBMG-48686
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English