Transportation in space by _________________________
Watch this video on the Mars Rover: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/mars-rovers-sci
(you can find these links on the website and on the Handout Drive)
Answer these questions:
Next, watch this Rover video: http://www.space.com/35439-13-years-on-mars-nasa-opportunity-rover-still-rolling-video.html
The Rover has been exploring for 13 years.
Look at this robot that was inspired by origami folding. What are 2 ways it can handle obstacles in its path? https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/origami-inspired-robot-can-hitch-a-ride-with-a-rover
Look at robots that go undersea. What is special about each one?
http://www.learnaboutrobots.com/undersea.htm
Look at a robot that goes into undersea volcanoes. http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2017/04/19/robot-vs-volcano-sometimes-its-just-fun-to-blow-stuff-up/
How did they design the robots and what are they made of?
Sketch a possible design for an explorer robot to go places where people cannot go. Design a drawing of a robot that can go somewhere challenging. Research if you want to about robots to explore space, volcanos, undersea or other inhospitable places. Describe how this robot works.