An underwater snake robot 400 for performing subsea operations, the robot 400 comprising: a series of links 401, 402 that are connected to one another by one or more joint modules 404 for allowing a flexural motion of the robot; and one or more thrust devices for applying thrust to the robot 400 for propulsion and/or guidance; wherein the flexural motion and/or thrust device(s) enable movement of the robot 400 and control of the orientation and/or location of the links 401, 402, and wherein the robot 400 has a length to diameter ratio of at least 25:1.
Underwater snake robot with extreme length
21.09.2022
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch