Efficient Worm-Like Locomotion: Slip and Control of Soft-Bodied Peristaltic Robots

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Daltorio, K. A., Boxerbaum, A. S., Horchler, A. D., Shaw, K. M., Chiel, H. J., & Quinn, R. D. (2013). Efficient worm-like locomotion: slip and control of soft-bodied peristaltic robots. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 8(3).

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