Soft Robot Can Carry Cargo Up and Down Steep Aerial Wires (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Soft Robot Can Carry Cargo Up and Down Steep Aerial Wires

Caption

Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams. The soft robot operates autonomously, can climb slopes at angles of up to 80 degrees, and can carry loads up to 12 times its weight.

Credit

Fangjie Qi, NC State University

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.