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An Algorithm Helps Protect Mars Curiosity's Wheels


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Rover wheel, traction sensor

A "scarecrow" rover at NASA's JPL drives over a sensor while testing a new driving algorithm. Engineers created the algorithm to reduce wheel wear on the Mars Curiosity rover.

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

There are no mechanics on Mars, so the next best thing for NASA's Curiosity rover is careful driving.

From Jet Propulsion Laboratory/NASA
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