In addition to this sail-like solar panel, this intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle has another big difference compared to other lunar and Mars rovers, that is, it has an additional intelligent robotic arm.
Because it is in the testing stage, the intelligent robotic arm is in the unfolding stage, so everyone can see the full picture of the robotic arm very clearly.
It folds in three sections, and has several joints at the end, making it more flexible to rotate. It also has various detectors and mechanical grippers on it, which can grab related items.
Then there are the three pairs of six large hollow wheels. In order to prevent wear and tear caused by long-term fast travel, these six large lightweight hollow wheels are also specially designed.
First of all, it must be light. After all, an extra point of weight means an extra point of transportation cost. Because the transportation capacity is limited, in order to be able to equip more scientific instruments and equipment, the weight of the vehicle must be strictly controlled, even a few grams.
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Even so, these six large hollow wheels are full of materials. In addition to the lightweight alloy wheel hub structure, compared with other lunar rovers, the surface of the large hollow wheels of this intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle also has
A layer of special rubber material is attached.
This kind of rubber material is, on the one hand, relatively light and does not take up too much weight. On the other hand, it is strong and wear-resistant. Compared with this kind of metal wheel, this kind of rubber material can greatly protect this kind of metal hollow wheel.
It won't wear out too quickly.
Otherwise, it may be as embarrassing as the Curiosity Mars rover, which only traveled a short distance and broke its wheels.
Finally, it is to increase the friction of the wheels against the moon surface and increase the grip ability, so that the driving will be more stable.
Apart from these, other aspects are not much different from the equipment of ordinary lunar rovers and Mars rovers. At the rear of this intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle, in addition to being equipped with two small radioactive isotope batteries, there is also a shelf. On it are placed
Several boxes, obviously these are also going to be taken to the moon.
After carefully looking at the circle of intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicles, Wu Hao turned his attention to the "sky crane" next to him, which was the aerial crane that helped the intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicles to land and land on the moon.
It looks like a cockroach, or an insect with long legs, with a "feng" shape. Small engines are installed on these long legs. These engines will ignite during the landing process and play a role in decelerating.
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In addition, there are some instruments and equipment on the aerial crane for related attitude control, communication and other functional needs.
While Wu Hao and the others were looking at each other, Shi Zhaoping on the side continued to introduce.
"The total weight of our intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle plus the sky crane exceeds four tons, of which this intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle weighs more than two tons. It can be said to be the largest alien planet exploration vehicle currently known.
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Although it is relatively large in size, it is not clumsy. In fact, it moves very quickly and can reach a speed of up to ten kilometers per hour. This is already the fastest among all known alien planet exploration vehicles.
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Hearing the introduction from Shi Zhaoping, Wu Hao couldn't help but ask: "I remember when this car was tested, it could run more than 20 kilometers."
Shi Zhaoping heard what he said, smiled and nodded: "You are right, during the test, this car did reach a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.
However, after thorough research and demonstration, and considering many factors, for the sake of safety, we controlled the maximum speed of this intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle to about ten kilometers per hour. Even so, this is already ahead of those alien planet exploration vehicles.
It's such a long way off that we don't think it's necessary to take the risk of further improvements.
Besides, our mission is lunar surface exploration, not lunar surface racing, there is no need to go so fast."
Having said this, Shi Zhaoping glanced at everyone, and then softened his tone and said: "Actually, we have also reserved room for speeding up. If future missions require it, then we can improve the relevant systems and systems of this intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle.
Upgrading the firmware will speed it up.
Just like those electric cars now, they can drive up to 200 kilometers, but for safety reasons, there is still a limit. Once it reaches a certain speed, it can no longer continue to increase."
After this explanation, Wu Hao and the others finally understood, and Wu Hao immediately nodded for him to continue.
Seeing this, Shi Zhaoping continued to introduce: "Compared with the traditional wing-wing solar panels of ordinary alien planet exploration vehicles, we designed this time in an upright sail style. The advantage of this design is that it can fully
It is adjusted according to the angular position of the sun so that it can always receive the sun's rays at an optimal angle to charge the super solid-state battery of this intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle.
In addition, a benefit of this design is that it is easy to maintain and is not prone to dust. Even though it is on the moon, some tiny dust particles will still be raised when the vehicle is driving at high speed, which will also affect the power generation power of the solar panels over time.
This design makes it less likely to get dusty and easier to clean. The intelligent robotic arm on the intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle can clean the entire panel to extend the service life of it and the vehicle."
Speaking of this, Shi Zhaoping moved a few steps, and then introduced to the crowd: "Our intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle is not only powered by solar panels, it is also equipped with the world's most advanced technology developed by Haoyu Technology.
The super solid-state battery provides sufficient power for the entire intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle.
In addition to daily charging of solar panels, the tail of this intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle is also equipped with two small radioactive isotope batteries. Although these two batteries have relatively small power, they can continuously generate electricity and have a long service life.
It is very long and can be used for more than ten years.
Even if the solar panel fails and cannot continue to provide power, it can still maintain basic performance.
In this way, even during the long moonlit night, continuous power supply can be achieved through the radioisotope battery. It can also ensure the temperature of the relevant equipment on the intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle to prevent it from being frozen by low temperatures during the long moonlit night.
In fact, we have super solid-state batteries that can ensure that our intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle goes through the long moonlit night smoothly and safely. But for safety reasons, this radioactive isotope battery can be said to be a super backup.
And our intelligent lunar patrol and detection vehicle has naturally become a super lunar rover."
