A reliable solution to recurring anchoring would benefit various robotic mission concepts that are being developed at NASA. We will work with scientists and technical leads at NASA Centers to promote the proposed innovative robotic anchoring for future NASA missions, including for example exploring the South Pole of the Moon, steep terrain exploration on Mars, sampling missions on asteroids, etc.
A highly promising spectrum of uses are in securing mechanized systems, positioning transient equipment, emplacing temporary infrastructure, etc., for a variety of applications in the mining, construction, inspection, and utility industries.
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