Sandfish Lizard Slithers Into Science Spotlight (Accessible Preview)

DCMP members can access the full video for free here: http://www.dcmp.org/media/9136 - To find out if you qualify, visit https://dcmp.org/signup In less than a second a sandfish lizard can dig its way into the sand and disappear. The sandfish's slithering moves are inspiring new robotic moves that could one day help search and rescue crews find survivors in piles of rubble left from disasters. With support from the National Science Foundation, physicist Daniel Goldman and his team at Georgia Tech are studying the lizard’s movements, using x-rays to track it underground. Their findings will contribute to engineering designs for deployable robots that could one day help canine search and rescue teams find survivors more quickly. Producer/Distributor: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Production Year: 2009 Grade Level: 7-12