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China Deploys Robot Dogs in Simulated Moon Conditions Ahead of Lunar Mission
Peking University developed two robotic dogs that autonomously navigate lunar lava tubes, collecting 3D spatial data to support future human bases, researchers said.
- A team from Peking University's School of Computer Science tested two specialised robotic dogs in a lava cave near Jingbo Lake, Heilongjiang province, publicised on September 28.
- Amid preparations for lunar bases, researchers target lava tubes for stable temperatures and natural radiation shielding, supporting China's broader goal of future human lunar bases.
- Equipped with artificial intelligence and lidar systems, the anteater-inspired prototype handles tight spaces while the salamander-inspired prototype scouts rough terrain.
- The tests advanced embodied intelligence technologies for deep-space robotics, and the Jingbo Lake training and simulation site has been designated for subsurface moon mission practice, researchers said.
- China aims to send astronauts before 2030 and build an International Lunar Research Station by 2035, while teams in the US and Spain develop robotic dogs for lava-tube exploration.
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