Locomotion system for robotic snake
US8899359B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/44
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
At least one serpentine body is provided for traversing an area under a flexible object. The serpentine body has a front end that is selectively positionable in a desired direction and a plurality of portions. The portions include a first portion and a second portion positioned aft of the first portion. The serpentine body traverses an area when the first portion is in a first configuration and the second portion is in a second configuration.
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