ANYmal Robot Enhances Mars Exploration Efficiency
The University of Basel's ANYmal robot operates autonomously, completing geological missions on Mars simulation terrain significantly faster than human-operated rovers. This advancement could revolutionize planetary exploration by enabling robots to identify potential biosignatures independently.
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The University of Basel has tested the semi-autonomous quadruped robot, ANYmal, which navigates Martian-like terrain three times faster than traditional human-guided rovers. During trials at the 'Marslabor' facility, ANYmal completed geological missions in 12 to 23 minutes, compared to 41 minutes for human operators.
Equipped with a robotic arm and advanced sensors, it identifies minerals like gypsum and basalts. Current Mars rovers are limited by communication delays and can only travel a few hundred meters daily. The study indicates that robots like ANYmal can navigate diverse terrains and could play a crucial role in searching for biosignatures, potentially indicating past life on other planets.
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