Scientists hope that this development will pave the way for a new generation of mission robots for outer space
Next month, a prototype test for a new generation of robots, designed to explore distant planets, will take place for the first time in the North Pole. The robot, powered by solar energy, is able to make its way in unmapped areas, while following the path of the sun. He can also call for human help if he gets lost.
It is estimated that the features of the robot will prove to be of great value for the study of polar regions on planets, such as: Mars and the Moon. The robot's test drive will be carried out in an environment that simulates the surface conditions on the surface of the planet Mars-Devon Island in the Canadian Arctic, which has a rocky terrain covered by an ice sheet.
The robot was developed by researchers from the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute, located in Pittsburgh, USA, with the assistance of the American space agency NASA. According to the researchers, the robot decodes its position and direction of movement relative to the sun, and at the same time it explores the environment. Scientists hope that the new robot will pave the way for a new generation of mission robots for outer space.
