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The sweep-extend mechanism: A 10-bar mechanism to perform biologically inspired burrowing motions

The first time manipulators were applied to search and rescue robots for moving debris. A unique, energy efficient mechanism based around continuously rotating motors. The work theoretically analysed a new mechanism, created and tested a physical prototype. Work received worldwide recognition including: 5 minutes on Canadian discovery channel (Sept 2007) 2M viewers, featured in New Scientist website (http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12657-mechanical-mole-could-seek-out-disaster-survivors.html Sept 2007). The work resulted in prestigious invitation (Scoutek UK creationeer@btinternet.com) to develop robots to explore the last wonder of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt– a world leading expedition and £88K funding from Dassault Systems, France (Richard.BREITNER@3ds.com).