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science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

NASA Seeks Solutions for Moonwalker Medical Evacuations

NASA is seeking innovative ideas for a device to transport injured astronauts on the lunar surface, offering a $45,000 prize for the best solution. The device must be lightweight, compact, and capable of traversing up to two kilometers over challenging lunar terrain without using a lunar rover. It should withstand extreme temperatures and lunar dust but doesn't need to provide medical support. Submissions are due by January 23, 2025, with winners announced in February.

via The Register|

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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Moonwalkers X: Shift Robotics Unveils Lighter, Smarter Robotic Shoes at CES 2024"

Shift Robotics has updated its Moonwalkers, strap-on wheels for shoes, with the new Moonwalkers X model, which will be showcased at CES in Las Vegas. These lighter (3.2 pounds per foot), six-wheeled devices are designed for easier use and improved maneuverability. Aimed at both commercial and everyday use, the price of the new model is yet to be announced, with the original version priced at $1,400. The Moonwalkers X aims to contribute to the evolving landscape of personal transportation, though such innovations have yet to become mainstream.

via The Verge|

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