Just to keep Curiosity active and able to move, scientist tried to give similar features as of a living creature on earth.
Curiosity and a creature have something common
Curiosity and a creature have something common
- Body: a structure that protects the rovers´ "vital organs"
- Brains: computers to process information
- Temperature controls: internal heaters, a layer of insulation, and more
- "Neck and Head": a mast for the cameras to give the rover a human-scale view
- Eyes and other "senses": cameras and instruments that give the rover information about its environment
- Arm and "hand": a way to extend its reach and collect rock samples for study
- Wheels and "legs": parts for mobility
- Energy: batteries and power
- Communications: antennas for "speaking" and "listening"
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