Moonwalkers of Tomorrow: How ETH Zurich’s Robots are Pioneering Lunar Exploration and Beyond!

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Robots tread on 220 tons of lava in ESA’s moon-simulating Space Resources Challenge!

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ETH Zurich’s Robotic Systems Lab morphs ANYbotics' creations into lunar explorers, navigating rocky terrains.

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Armed with a robotic arm, ETH Zurich's robots grasp and scrutinize Martian rocks with scientific zeal.

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Leveraging reinforcement learning, these robots adapt and manipulate, mastering the alien terrains of distant worlds.

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Envisioning modular space robots, ETH Zurich eyes a future of customizable, mission-adaptable robotic explorers.

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Unlocking the mysteries of Mars and moon’s lava tubes, legged robots delve into the cosmic underground.

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Robotic teamwork in space: specialized, synergistic, and resilient against unexpected mission hiccups.

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Breadcrumb sensor trails ensure seamless robotic communication in the alien, subterranean abyss.

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Space Hopper, a small-scale, spaceflight-ready robot, leaps towards the future of cosmic exploration and research.

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