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Worm-like robot moves water inside its body to traverse land and sea
Original: Worm-like robot shifts water inside its body to cross land and sea
Engineers have developed a worm-like robot that can travel both on land and in water by shifting fluid inside its own body. By redistributing internal water, the robot changes its shape and weight distribution, allowing it to move across different terrains without external mechanisms. The design draws on how real worms control their body segments, and researchers say it could inspire adaptable machines for environments where wheeled robots struggle, such as coastlines, wetlands and submerged structures.
Why now: Robots that can seamlessly transition between land and water are a fresh and unusual robotics breakthrough.
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