ETH researchers develop a bouncing space robot
Published: Thursday, Apr 11th 2024, 09:41
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Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a robot that moves by hopping. The "SpaceHopper" will one day be used on space missions to explore celestial bodies such as asteroids and moons.
With the help of hopping movements, the "SpaceHopper" can also move around in places with very low gravity, as ETH Zurich announced on Thursday. It is therefore suitable as an exploration robot for small celestial bodies.
The researchers have already tested the functionality of the "SpaceHopper" in zero gravity, on a parabolic flight by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Small celestial bodies such as asteroids or moons may contain valuable mineral resources that could be used by mankind in the future. In addition, the exploration of these celestial bodies could provide insights into the formation of the universe.
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