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Optimizing Snake Locomotion on a Plane: A Variational and Analytical Framework for Friction and Normal Force Modulation
Snake locomotion represents one of the most versatile and efficient forms of limbless movement across diverse terrains. This thesis develops an analytical framework to investigate the optimal body shapes and gaits that maximize locomotor efficiency and speed for elongated bodies interacting with …