Recent field tests in Chile’s Atacama Desert have successfully demonstrated key technologies for a new class of planetary rover, one that harnesses the wind to bound across rugged landscapes. The spherical, automated probe, designed to move like a tumbleweed, proved its ability to navigate and halt with unprecedented precision, marking a significant step forward in … Read more
Tests of the wind-powered Tumbleweed rover show a 6-meter inflatable sphere for low-cost Mars exploration, with field trials in the Mojave and Atacama deserts
A team of engineers and scientists has successfully completed a series of grueling field tests in Greenland for an innovative planetary rover concept. The large, inflatable ball, designed to be propelled by wind, demonstrated its ability to traverse rugged, Mars-like terrain while collecting valuable scientific data. This achievement marks a significant step forward for a … Read more