Earthworm-like robot could dig underground power lines faster, cheaper, easier
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A worm-inspired robotic sleeve for underground power line installation is being developed at Case Western Reserve University. The self-propelled robot moves like an earthworm through tight spaces, offering a 1.5-meter turning radius compared to 300+ meters for current methods, potentially halving costs and reducing disruption for underground infrastructure projects.
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