2006-07-20 20:38:54 · 12 answers · asked by The Knowledge Server 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
yes, an accordion. It's a machine that makes music.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accordions
2006-07-20 21:16:54 · answer #1 · answered by gerlooser 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's possible, but it certainly would not be as quick and efficient as a snake.
Think of how many joints there would need to be in the machine. Also a snake is mostly muscle, so almost the entire surface of the machine would need to be able to move. Even if all this technology were put into one machine, it certainly would not work as fast and fluid as a snake.
2006-07-21 03:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by Steven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question is really funny because it implies snakes have wheels.... can't be too sure whether its intentional or due to lack of attention....:-)
It is possible. In fact there are machines that move without wheels, but for most work it is far more efficient to have wheels.
2006-07-21 05:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by blind_chameleon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, snakebots without wheels have been possible for several years.
Here is a link to pictures of NASA prototypes shown off back in 2000. Note that the white round pieces are joints, not wheels, and are not rolling against the surface.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/news/releases/2000/00images/snakebot/snakebot.html
Oh yes, here is the accompanying press release:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/news/releases/2000/00_66AR.html
2006-07-21 04:10:58 · answer #4 · answered by c0mbustible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is already existing. The FLYING TRAIN (in Japan and Germany), which moves on the rails with the magnetic force. This train has no wheels.
2006-07-21 03:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by K.J. Jeyabaskaran K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , I would say using some sort of magnetic or armature field , two oposite polarities would cause it to move along without any wheels.
2006-07-21 03:43:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A snake with wheels...too funny!
2006-07-21 03:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by John Book 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen a snake WITH wheels.
2006-07-21 03:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly with a sort of track, after all snakes dont have wheels.
2006-07-21 03:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electro- magnetics....if i go any farther the government will be looking for me.....don't tell them where I am...!
2006-07-21 03:51:25 · answer #10 · answered by guvner_46 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋