
Robots Searching for Life on Saturn’s Moon with Matt Travers
StarTalk Radio
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Designing an Eel-like Exploration Robot
This chapter explores the innovative design of a robotic structure inspired by natural forms like eels and millipedes, focusing on its unique propulsion system with counter-rotating screws. The discussion highlights the collaboration between robotics engineers and NASA scientists, addressing engineering challenges and the importance of redundancy in enhancing mission reliability.
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