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Bio-inspired robotic hopper locomotion for navigation through hazardous terrain in extreme space environments

Programme
Discovery
Programme Reference
20-D-S-HRE-01-a
Contractor
University of Manchester
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
UK
Bio-inspired robotic hopper locomotion for navigation through hazardous terrain in extreme space environments
Description

In this report we document the development and deployment of an individual hopper intended as a precursor survery mission for planetary exploration.

Technology Domain
13 - Automation, Telepresence & Robotics
Competence Domain
6-Life & Physical Science Payloads, Life Support, Robotics & Automation
Keywords
Planetary
Exploration
Robotics
Hopper