Howie Choset, a rambunctious roboticist who has been working on snake-like robots for decades at Carnegie Mellon University, has developed a new, ultra-slim snakebot that can crawl inside a small ...

Surgical robots are now a standard part of the medical team working in the operating theatre. But, despite being called robots, these machines aren't independent - they're still entirely under the ...

A radical 'snakebot' that slithers down a patients throat to perform surgery has treated its first patients. Called the flex, it can go down a patient's throat without needing incisions to gain access ...

It's not science fiction. Scientists and doctors are using the creeping metallic tools to perform surgery on hearts, prostate cancer, and other diseased organs. The snakebots carry tiny cameras, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This past Monday, a snake-inspired robot wriggled down the throat of ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Medical researchers hope the next phase in the evolution of cutting-edge medical robots could see elaborate surgeries performed in ...