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Lunar Rover Simulation Conducted on Mt. Etna

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Tom Patton
Jul 15, 2022
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ESA has conducted a lunar rover simulation on Mt. Etna, with the robot being controlled by an operator stationed 23 kilometers (≈14 miles) away.

"A simulated mission like this is essentially a role-play in which it is very important that the in-scenario players experience complete immersion."

Analog-1 project manager Kjetil Wormnes.

In a complex role-playe…

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