EPFL's shape-shifting GOAT robot rolls, drives and swims across terrains
LexiLove · x · 2026-10-18
EPFL researchers developed GOAT, a shape-shifting robot that adapts to different terrains.
It can transform into a rover or a sphere to drive, roll downhill, and even swim, conserving energy while navigating challenging environments.
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