how would I design a mars rover?
Anonymous
1. Reiterate the objective 2. Clarify, what is the objective of the rover? expedition of rock sediments, soil etc. What kinda of terrain is expected? for how long (say 2 yrs)? would it need to be self repair or station is available (obviously not)? In this case it needs to have some self repair and backup-backup-backup instrument? what kinda charge (solar). What are size constraints? (depends on what the interviewer says. I would imagine in future, space shuttles can carry bigger load ) 3. i think the key is the long term and rugged to sustain the rigorous terrain Solution: 1. Start with motor, tires, materials 2. Shock observers 3. Self repairing components (we might then need a bigger payload thus cost+) 4. solar charging (big panels) 5. All the existing exploration units (cameras, connectivity, etc) and so on
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