Scientists test autonomous robots that study rocks faster on Mars-like terrain, balancing speed with scientific precision.

As our knowledge about the celestial bodies that surround us deepens, we're at times surprised to find that life may exist in the most unlikely of places. Like, say, on one of the some 290 traditional ...

Planetary surface missions currently operate cautiously. On Mars, communication delays between Earth and rovers (typically ...

Cut most robots in half, and you’re left with expensive debris. Cut this one apart, and the pieces just keep walking. These ...