NASA’s Self-Driving Perseverance Mars Rover Is Breaking Records

Tyler Delsesto, a Rover driver at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, explains the driving process of the Perseverance Rover on Mars. The Rover uses advanced self-driving capabilities to navigate the Martian terrain, relying on 3D images and maps created from its cameras. Unlike previous Rovers, Perseverance can process images while moving, allowing it to drive further each day. This capability, known as 'thinking while driving,' has enabled Perseverance to break driving records and reach the Jezero River Delta quickly, providing more time for scientific exploration and sample collection.

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