Section 1: Innovative Mobile Robots
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The OmniTread serpentine robot
is designed to traverse extremely difficult terrain, such as the rubble of a
collapsed building.
The OmniTread can also drive over sand and rocks. It can pass through small holes and climb over tall obstacles. |
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Innovations:
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The OmniTread Model OT-8 fits through an 8-inch diameter hole. It weighs 26 pounds. | |
![]() The OmniTread Model OT-4 fits through a 4-inch diameter hole. It weighs 9 pounds. |
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The OT-8's little brother, the OT-4, was born in June 2005. The OT-4 has all the innovative design feature of the OT-8, and in addition:
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OmniTread OT-4 Serpentine Robot
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OmniTread OT-8 Serpentine Robot
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