New Atlas | North Carolina State University robotic caterpillar @gizmag | Uploaded March 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
Like a real caterpillar, this robot moves via local curvature of its body – but whereas a caterpillar uses muscles, the robot uses nanowire heaters. You can read more about it at newatlas.com/robotics/soft-caterpillar-inspired-robot