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Sand‑Swimming Mars Rover Concept Takes Cues from Sahara Lizard

Sand‑Swimming Mars Rover Concept Takes Cues from Sahara Lizard

Phys.org highlights research into rover designs that can move beneath granular surfaces by mimicking the sandfish lizard. The approach could help future Mars robots navigate dunes and subsurface layers more efficiently.

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Innovative Mars rovers 'swim' through the sand