Using a hopping robot for asteroid exploration

As part of the SpaceHopper project, ETH students are developing a robot that can navigate very low gravity environments using a jumping-like mode of locomotion. One day it will be deployed on space missions to explore relatively small celestial bodies such as asteroids and moons. These are thought to contain valuable mineral resources that could be of use to humankind in the future. The exploration of these bodies could also give us insights into our universe’s formation. Further information: - - - ETH Social Media Links: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: