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# Stealth Reptile Robots
The Robotic Snake has Self-Contained Sections in Case of Explosions

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-20 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-snake
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/biomechanics-lab-creates-the-next-generation-robotic-snake.html) & [brml.technion.ac.il](http://brml.technion.ac.il/show_project.php?id=8&type=1)

I have to admit, if I saw this next generation robotic snake approaching me on the battlefield, I would be tempted to run away with my tail between my legs. A [stealth, slithering piece of technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher), its capabilities are even more frightening than its looks.

Developed by BioRobotics and BioMechanics Lab for eventual use in the Israel Defense Forces, the robotic snake has self-contained sections to ensure that it remains working even if it's blown apart. How creepy is that?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 15% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Robotic Snakes:** The development of self-contained robotic snake sections presents an opportunity for designing more versatile and resilient robots.
- **Military Robotics:** The use of robotic snakes in the military presents a disruptive innovation opportunity that can transform battlefield strategy and save lives.
- **Robotic Prosthetics:** The technology used in self-contained robotic sections can be adapted for creating advanced and resilient prosthetics that boost the lives of people with disabilities.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Defense:** The development of robotic snakes for military applications presents disruptive innovation opportunities for defense contractors, especially in creating versatile and robust robots for battlefield use.
- **Robotics:** The creation of self-contained robotic sections in snake robots presents technological advancements that can be applied in other important areas like manufacturing, healthcare, or transportation.
- **Medical Devices:** The technology used in robotic snakes can be adapted for creating artificial limbs that are more responsive and durable, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for medical device manufacturers.

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