An engineering student has designed and built a remote-control robotic snake which he hopes can be used for search and rescue missions.
Pinwei Jin's Snake Robot prototype has a wireless camera on its head, eight joints, 16 motors and nine wheels. The machine, which can move in any direction, is controlled by a wireless joy-stick.
"It can fit in tight places and can go inside damaged buildings, making it great for rescue operations," Mr Jin said.
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Pinwei Jin's Snake Robot prototype.