The inspiration for snake robots comes from biological snakes. Snakes can move over virtually any type of terrain, including narrow and confined locations. They are good climbers, very efficient swimmers, and some snakes can even fly by jumping off branches and using their bodies to glide through the air. In this plenary talk we will review recent results on modelling, analysis and control of snake robots. The talk will also describe a new research direction within snake robotics, where underwater snake robots are equipped with thrusters along the body to improve maneuverability and provide hovering capabilities, and how this robot addresses current needs for subsea resident robots in the oil and gas industry.
