"Curiosity Rover Receives Major Software Upgrade for Mars Exploration"

NASA's Curiosity rover has received a major software update that will enable it to drive faster and reduce wear and tear on its wheels. The update includes about 180 changes, with the most significant being new driving capabilities. The rover can now process images faster, allowing it to spend more time on the move, and has two new mobility commands that reduce the amount of steering required. The update will streamline the task of Curiosity's human drivers and enable them to upload software patches more easily.