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Mathematical phenomena displayed by biological life can be useful considerations when trying to reproduce aesthetically pleasing patterns of locomotion. Specific to this project was the study, design and construction of a robotic snake while trying to preserve the mechanism of movement that allows the biological snake to move along a selected path. Mathematical expressions for the serpentine movement of a living snake clarified and formed the basis for the translation from biological to robot. With the addition of sensory abilities, the robot can interact with its environment, and finally a user interface allows interaction with the robot.