The Snake Robot is a Research robot developed by Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, launched 2015.
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Overview
Snake Robot is a research robot manufactured by Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, first introduced in 2015. Hyper redundant snake robot
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Carnegie Mellon University Biorobotics Laboratory
Viability
Snake robot deployed after Mexico City earthquake
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 5 kg
- Reach
- 850 mm
- Speed
- 1 m/s
- Weight
- 20.6 kg
- Launch year
- 2015
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics2
- Dof
- 4
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.03
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- camera,microphone,sensors along the body
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- ISO 10218-1,ISO/TS 15066,CE,UL 1740
Other25
- Price Tier
- 20-40K
- Applications
- surgical_assistance,security_patrol,package_delivery
- Sub Category
- hyper-redundant snake robot
- Api Available
- true
- Max Speed M S
- 1
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Force Limiting
- true
- Model Variants
- HARP,CardioARM,USAR robot
- Operating Temp
- 0–50°C
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Company Country
- IL
- Lead Time Weeks
- 2
- Procedure Types
- removal of a tumour,cardiac cauterization,internal suturing
- Deployment Count
- 50000
- Deployment Notes
- Partnership with Carnegie Melon University on medical applications (HARP/CardioARM for minimally invasive cardiac surgery). Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) robot designed for collapsed building search.
- Setup Time Hours
- 2
- Compatible Vision
- Universal Robots UR+ vision cameras,Realsense D415,Zivid 3D
- Industries Served
- military,medical,search_and_rescue
- Software Platform
- PolyScope
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Schunk PG70
- Countries Available
- North America,Europe,Asia Pacific,South America,Middle East,Africa
- Programming Interface
- teach_pendant,drag_and_drop,code_python,code_ros
- Additional Information
- Developed by BRML at Technion, Israel Institute of Technology,Partnered with Carnegie Mellon University for medical applications,Uses Objet’s Connex350 3D printer for fabrication,Potential military applications include weaponized snake robots,Used for urban search and rescue operations,Can perform minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Carnegie Mellon University Biorobotics Laboratory· Mexicosource ↗
Company milestones
- 2017DeploymentSnake robot deployed after Mexico City earthquake
- —MilestoneTechnion snake robot presented for rescue use
- —DeploymentTested by Israel Defense Forces
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Snake Robot?
- The Snake Robot is developed by Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
- What type of robot is the Snake Robot?
- The Snake Robot is a Research robot made by Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
- How much does the Snake Robot cost?
- Pricing for the Snake Robot is not publicly listed — contact Technion – Israel Institute of Technology for a quote.
- When was the Snake Robot launched?
- The Snake Robot was launched in 2015.
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