Sensors have appeared that will allow the NASA all-terrain vehicle to work on Venus for several years

NASA researchers noted that Venus is closer to Earth than Mars, but the planet's surface consists of ravines

and holes, so all-terrain vehicles cannot operate there.NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have launched a competition to develop mechanical sensors that will help the AREE rover detect and avoid bumps. Now the company has announced that they have a device that fits the bill.

Venus Feelers sensor uses tricyclesfront probes that help the all-terrain vehicle avoid large rocks, steep slopes and pits. In this case, the device uses pendulums, rollers, levers, springs and flexible shafts. It was designed by Egyptian architect and designer Youssef Gali.

NASA awarded honorary mentions to othersprojects that also tried to solve the problem of exploring the surface of Venus using unique ideas. In total, the agency received 572 applications from 82 countries, the best of them will be considered for inclusion in the device of an all-terrain vehicle, the development of which is ongoing.

NASA's goal is to create a devicewhich will operate for several years at temperatures above 1562°C  and pressure 92 times higher than on Earth. This is a huge amount of time, considering that the Soviet device Venera 13 was able to work on the planet for only 127 minutes.

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