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NASA's Perseverance rover sets record for longest Mars drive on autopilot

Sharmila Kuthunur
11 October 2023
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14 min
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AutoNav helped Perseverance navigate rocky terrain, saving scientists weeks.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Uses cameras and dedicated image-processing computers to plan routes in real time.
  2. Dual computer brains work together for autonomous navigation.
  3. Working in an area to assess ancient microbial life.
READ: NASA's Perseverance rover sets record for longest Mars drive on autopilot

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