Could the next planetary rover be a Super Ball Bot?
There are several advantages to a ball-like design and that's why NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program is studying its feasibility.
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Watch the full version of Super Ball Bot at: https://new.livestream.com/viewnow/NIAC2015
To learn more about the the Super Ball Bot studies you can visit:
NIAC Phase I Study: http://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2012_phase_I_fellows_agogino.html#.VNy3py5WKWc
NIAC Phase II Study: http://www.nasa.gov/spacetech/niac/2013phaseII_sunspiral.html#.VNy4AC5WKWc
For more information on NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program visit: http://www.nasa.gov/niac
