The Martian surface, with its carbon-dioxide atmosphere and average -63°C temperature, is not the ideal place for a stroll. However, a new generation of legged robots is taking the first steps towards an active part in further space exploration. After years of research, legged systems are proving to have better mobility on difficult terrain than devices with wheels. Various prototypes are being built to optimise the interaction with extra-terrestrial environments.
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