Space Robots That Hop

The video discusses a new concept in space exploration: hopping robots, or 'hopters', proposed by European scientists. Unlike traditional rovers, hopters can jump across planetary surfaces, making them ideal for low-gravity environments like asteroids and comets. They are lightweight, versatile, and can be deployed in large numbers. Different types of hopters are designed for specific environments, such as Mofters for Mars and Kbopters for the Kuiper Belt. While still in the concept stage, hopters offer a promising alternative to current robotic exploration methods.

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