Robotic Centipedes. The American company Ground Control Robotics and Georgia Tech University, both based in Atlanta, Georgia, have developed a prototype of a modular robot whose structure closely mimics that of a centipede
This design of Robotic Centipedes was chosen as it is considered the most suitable for allowing the robot to operate at ground level, examining weeds up close and almost directly with its onboard cameras, and then neutralizing them either with targeted herbicide sprays or mechanically using gripping tools.
The robot’s multi-legged, morphologically redundant locomotion system also ensures stable movement even on the uneven terrain typical of specialized farming. Furthermore, the machine is unaffected by potential rollovers caused by slopes, as its control software includes a self-righting function that restores its working position automatically.
The company has not released any technical specifications or details regarding the robot’s potential future commercialization.
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