The All-Terrain Hex-Legged Extra-Terrestrial Explorer, known as ATHLETE, is a six-legged robotic lunar rover under development by NASA.
The All-Terrain Hex-Legged Extra-Terrestrial Explorer, known as ATHLETE, is a six-legged robotic lunar rover under development by NASA. ATHLETE is capable of rolling over undulating terrain. The vehicle can “walk” over extremely rough or steep terrain, so robotic or human missions on the surface of the moon can load, transport, manipulate and deposit payloads to most any desired sites of interest. > Read More