Abstract

Unlike other motions, Snake-like locomotion is a less common method of locomotion but is superior when operating in variable terrains. The snake robot presented here observes a concertina motion.  It is controlled by six servo motors operating on dc voltage.  The brain of the robot is the AVR microcontroller, which has many features embedded in it unlike other microcontrollers.  There is temperature sensor for monitoring the surrounding temperature.   There is also a USB camera mounted on the head section of the robot to survey the situation.  The snake robot has the advantage if penetrating even in a small area in any condition.  This kind of device may prove to be very useful in disaster hit areas. The non-planar mobility allows it to negotiate both around and over obstacles.