CPC B63H 1/12 (2013.01) [B63H 21/12 (2013.01); G05D 1/0206 (2013.01); B60F 3/0023 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A robot for maneuvering through a viscous mixture, comprising:
a chassis comprising a forward section and a rear section;
a forward propulsion auger positioned on the forward section of the chassis and coupled to a first drive motor;
at least one fluid nozzle configured to eject a fluid therefrom into the viscous mixture adjacent to at least one of the chassis or the forward propulsion auger; and
a maneuvering gimbal configured to pivot the forward and rear sections of the chassis.
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