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NASA's ATHLETE aka All-Terrain Hex-Limbed Extra-Terrestrial Explorer might someday visit the moon, as it was specifically designed for cargo hauling. Video after the break.

A pair of cameras mounted on each of its six sides provide full stereoscopic panoramic view of the lunar surface. The small wheels are used on hard terrain, but they can lock to become feet when the goin' gets rougher.
[via Gizmodo - Make]

This entry was posted on 11/07/2007 3:30pm and is filed under NASA, Science .
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