A steerable multi-linked device may include a first multi-linked mechanismand a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first multi-linked mechanismand the second multi-linked mechanism may include a first link, a plurality ofintermediate links, a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediatelinks and a reinforcing member. A first one of the intermediate links may be movablycoupled to the first link, and the reinforcing member may extend from a first endof a third one of the intermediate links toward a second end of the third one of theintermediate links.