Researchers learn why robots get stuck in the sand -- and how to keep them going (Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Today's advanced mobile robots explore complex terrains across the globe and even on Mars, but have difficulty traversing sand and other granular media like dirt, rubble or slippery piles of leaves.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news153423411.html">Researchers learn why robots get stuck in the sand -- and how to keep them going (Video)</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- Today's advanced mobile robots explore complex terrains across the globe and even on Mars, but have difficulty traversing sand and other granular media like dirt, rubble or slippery piles of leaves. </p>