How Perseverance drives itself around Mars
How Perseverance drives itself around Mars  
Podcast: Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
Published On: Wed Aug 11 2021
Description: NASA’s Perseverance is driving farther and faster than any previous Mars rover, thanks to its advanced AutoNav system. Vandi Verma, the mission’s chief engineer for robotics at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, takes us inside the speedy, six-wheeled robot for a look at its marvelous mechanics and software. Vandi also describes the complex process of sample collection. There’s a high-flying surprise for Bruce Betts in the space trivia contest. Discover more at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/vandi-verma-perseverance-autonav-sample-collectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.