Norwegian researchers from SINTEF are testing the use of snake robots for gauging access and mobility in environments such as the International Space Station ( ISS ) and the moon . The researchers have been commissioned by the European Space Agency to test the use of the robots in space scenarios , including the inspection of the moon 's lava tubes or the network of tunnels created with molten rock that would allow for human settlement and scientific research . "There is pretty much no gravity on a comet", says Transeth. The snake robot experiments could provide useful data on the habitability of the tubes , and also carry out maintenance operations on key equipment required to keep the ISS functioning .
Norwegian researchers from SINTEF are testing the use of snake robots for gauging access and mobility in environments such as the International Space Station ( ISS ) and the moon . The researchers have been commissioned by the European Space Agency to test the use of the robots in space scenarios , including the inspection of the moon 's lava tubes or the network of tunnels created with molten rock that would allow for human settlement and scientific research . The snake robot experiments could provide useful data on the habitability of the tubes , and also carry out maintenance operations on key equipment required to keep the ISS functioning .