Robotics
Groundbreaking Research: GE’s Wriggling Worm Robot Takes On A New Challenge
Some of us might feel like we spent the past two years living under a rock. GE researcher Deepak Trivedi has been working there.
Robotics
GE’s Bio-Inspired Robotic Worm Sees Light At The End Of The Tunnel
With the suppleness of a gymnast and the strength of a football player, a robot in the shape of a giant earthworm recently slithered through and around dirt, small rocks and tree roots. The tunnel it dug was comparable to the typical trenchless methods used today, but the journey marked a significant milestone for the prototype: It demonstrated the feasibility of using a so-called soft robot to burrow autonomously through tough terrain quickly and without breakdowns.