MIT's SPROUT Robot Slithers Through Rubble to Map Voids

Posted: 2025-04-13 19:51:29 UTC

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MIT has developed SPROUT, an inflatable, vine-like robot designed to navigate through rubble and map voids in disaster zones, assisting rescue teams.

Aids rescue teams in disaster zones

Maps voids in rubble

Inflatable and flexible design allows it to navigate complex environments

Navigating through unstable and complex rubble

Mapping voids accurately in disaster zones