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Lizard-inspired wiggly wheels let Mars rover swim through sand

The sandfish lizard moves very efficiently through the sands of the Sahara desert, and not surprisingly, it doesn't use wheels to do so. Scientists have now copied the reptile's swimming motion in an experimental Mars rover that outperforms others in sandy soil.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics,…

By Ben CoxworthNew Atlas Robotics
Lizard-inspired wiggly wheels let Mars rover swim through sand

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Originally published by New Atlas Robotics on Jun 22, 2026.

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