From the dusty plains of Mars to mountainous peaks on the Moon, robots could redefining the limits of space exploration. In this special compilation from the New Scientist archive, we bring together the remarkable recent breakthroughs in robotic engineering. From autonomous rovers on Mars to humanoid explorers and next-generation avatars, discover the future of off-world exploration and why these machines might be the key to humanity’s next giant leap in space.
00:00 Mars Scouts: Ingenuity & Perseverance
05:42 Rollin’ Justin: Future Mars Helper
07:29 Valkyrie: NASA’s Lunar–Mars Humanoid
09:43 CADRE: Autonomous Moon Rovers
14:07 ESA Rover Trials on Mount Etna
16:45 ESA x Hassell: Lunar Base Concept
23:56 Rise of Robot Avatars
30:19 Inside a Robotic Avatar Experience
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