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Meet China’s moon porter for Chang’e-8 mission: a 4-wheeled robot with 2 arms
China's ambitious lunar exploration program takes another leap forward with the upcoming Chang'e-8 mission, featuring a groundbreaking robotic explorer unlike any seen before. This 100kg, four-wheeled robot, equipped with a humanoid upper body, is poised to make significant contributions to our understanding of the lunar south pole. Developed through a remarkable collaboration between the Hong Kon…