RoboCrab: A Horseshoe Crab Inspired Amphibious Robot for Righting in Surf Zones



This video presents RoboCrab, an amphibious robot capable of traversing moderate surf zone environments. By taking inspiration from the morphology, locomotion, and righting behaviors of a horseshoe crab, the robot is designed for traversal and righting on granular terrain, open water, and turbulent surf zones.
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