Researchers Learn Why Robots Get Stuck in the Sand

Atlanta, GA | Posted: February 9, 2009

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A new study provides details of robot travel on granular surface

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A new study takes what may be the first detailed look at the problem of robot locomotion on granular surfaces. Among the study

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Aerospace, Research, Physics and Physical Sciences, Robotics
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granular, locomotion, robot, sand, terrain
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  • Created On: Feb 8, 2009 - 8:00pm
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 11:03pm