Why Wheels May Soon Become Obsolete For Mars Exploration

The video explores the potential of robotic walkers on Mars, contrasting them with traditional wheeled rovers. It highlights the limitations of wheeled rovers like Spirit and Opportunity, which struggled with Mars' terrain. Boston Dynamics' Spot, a walking robot, offers a solution with its advanced AI and autonomy, making it ideal for exploring challenging environments like Martian caves. NASA's collaboration with Boston Dynamics aims to use Spot for autonomous exploration, with Team COSTAR participating in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge to test these capabilities.

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