A New Robot Could Help Find Key Resources on the Moon

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The exploration of planetary surfaces faces operational limitations that reduce its scope. In missions such as Mars, the delay in communication with the Earth ranges from 4 to 22 minutes. This forces planning each movement in advance. It also affects data transmission restrictions and the need for energy efficiency. As a result, robots progress slowly on complex terrain and cover small areas. On average, these vehicles travel only hundreds of me…