Hyperion: NASA's Robotic Prototype for Mars Exploration in the Atacama Desert

The video discusses the use of prototypes in developing a new Mars exploration vehicle, with the Atacama Desert serving as a test site due to its lifeless conditions. Hyperion, a robot, is a key part of this development, designed to test materials on Mars. The final robot must endure the journey to Mars and operate autonomously over 160 kilometers on its surface.

What are scientists looking for on Mars according to the text?

How does Hyperion contribute to the development of future Mars exploration robots?