Researchers learn why robots get stuck in the sand -- and how to keep them going (Video)
Monday, February 9, 2009 - 17:42
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- Today's advanced mobile robots explore complex terrains across the globe and even on Mars, but have difficulty traversing sand and other granular media like dirt, rubble or slippery piles of leaves.
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