RoBoa, a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich), intends to launch the robotic snake of the same name for use in disaster areas and industrial inspections soon.

ETH Zurich’s RoBoa is a pneumatic snake robot that navigates tough spaces, inspecting debris, pipes, and more, while safely aiding victims. The soft, pneumatic design of the snake-like robot ensures ...

The soft, pneumatic design of the snake-like robot ensures safety for users in hazardous environments, preventing sparks and explosions. Engineers at ETH Zurich have developed a mechanical snake ...

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Nov. 7, 2024 — Scientists have created a robot that can learn tasks like cleaning a washbasin just by watching humans. A special sponge with sensors is used to show the robot how to clean.

The robotic snake has already been field-tested; it recently navigated through the icy crevasses and moulins of the Athabasca Glacier in Alberta, Canada. Although an AUV-like cryobot mission is ...

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