NASA goes back to the middle ages for its rover tire design

Curiosity’s wheels have taken a lot of damage because they don’t have much give, and Mars rocks can be particularly jagged. NASA’s new chainmail type material, on the other hand, provides a lot more flexibility, while still being difficult to penetrate, as shown in the video below. In another configuration, the material could also be …

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