The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...

They decided to use an Archimedes screw as their primary propulsion method. The team has already successfully tested various prototype iterations of their miniaturized mining robot.

Named for its inventor, the Greek mathematician Archimedes (237-212 BCE), the Archimedes screw is a device for raising water. Essentially, it is a large screw, open at both ends and encased lengthwise ...