Universe TodayEvan Gough

Four-legged rover autonomy and new Curiosity image-based findings: updated robotics and science targets for Mars

European researchers tested semi-autonomous, four-legged rovers designed to carry only two instruments, positioning agility and autonomy to increase mission return with fewer onboard instructions. Separately, an Ohio University entomologist analyzing NASA Curiosity rover images says the data may show winged insect and predator-like life forms on Mars.

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