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Abstract : Natural disasters and urban breakdowns typically leave victims isolated in areas which are inaccessible by conventional rescue robots because of constraints in mobility and size. In recent years, bio-inspired robotics has emerged as a promising solution, particularly snake robots, which mimic the movement and structure of real snakes to navigate complex and narrow environments. This research discusses the design and development of a Snake Rescue Robot capable of assisting in search-and-rescue missions. It discusses the utilization of servo motors for modular locomotion, wireless control systems, and sensor incorporation for obstacle detection and path-finding. The research also presents various locomotion methods, such as lateral undulation, sidewinding, all of which are mimicked to enhance the adaptability of the robot in different terrains. In addition, the research mentions how these robots may be used in the future for applications such as disaster relief, surveillance, military use, pipeline inspection, and industrial monitoring. Essential parts such as camera modules, gas sensors, and wireless communication modules (such as RF or Wi-Fi) are considered in terms of their contribution towards making operations more efficient. Finally, the creation of snake rescue robots is a remarkable step toward robotics for human protection and emergency response applications.