Planetary Exploration Rover Avoids Sand Traps with “Rear Rotator Pedaling”

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Published August 01, 2020 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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The rolling hills of Mars or the Moon are a long way from the nearest tow truck. That’s why the next generation of exploration rovers will need to be good at climbing hills covered with loose material and avoiding entrapment on soft granular surfaces.