A team of scientists from the University of Southern Denmark has created a unique origami-style snake robot for research and rescue operations.

The robot opens up new possibilities for conducting search and rescue operations and exploring inaccessible areas on Earth and other planets. It is made from an innovative composite material based on ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene.

The snake robot moves using rectilinear locomotion, a method snakes use to navigate through narrow spaces. This development has several advantages over traditional snake robots: it can effectively penetrate hard-to-reach places while maintaining a straight body posture. Scientists are working on an autonomous version.

Source: 3dnews.ru