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Snake Robot

Built by Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
Snake Robot

Overview

Snake Robot is a research robot manufactured by Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, first introduced in 2015. Hyper redundant snake robot

Specifications

Category: Research
Payload
5 kg
Reach
850 mm
Speed
1 m/s
Weight
20.6 kg
Launch year
2015
Price
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Status
active

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

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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