Centipedes are myriapods with elongated, flexible bodies consisting of numerous segments attached by jointed legs. This gives them the ability to move on diverse terrain easily.
This flexibility of the joints allows for the “pitchfork bifurcation” process, where straight walking becomes unstable. This instability allows the robot to walk in a curved pattern and to move from side to side, just like a centipede. As a result, there is much more stability and maneuverability. The robot prototype measures 53 inches in length and weighs 9.1 kg. The researchers also tested the robot's curved path movement to reach specific locations, and it was able to navigate successfully.
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