NASA Curiosity Rover Report — September 19, 2013 | “Leave the Driving to AutoNav”
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Channel: All Things That Fly · 2013 · Entertainment
Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royedawson https://www.youtube.com/@flygliders https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlkoVh5C4m5L4ilW75tGOn4iEYtSNYysC All Things That Fly NASA Curiosity Rover Report — September 19, 2013 | “Leave the Driving to AutoNav” In this NASA report from September 19, 2013, the Curiosity Mars Rover demonstrates its autonomous navigation system, known as AutoNav. Because Mars is millions of miles from Earth, engineers can't drive Curiosity in real time like a remote-control car. Instead, AutoNav allows the rover to use its onboard cameras and computers to analyze the terrain, recognize hazards, and safely choose portions of its own route. This technology allowed Curiosity to cover more ground while traveling across Gale Crater toward Mount Sharp, its major long-term science destination. A self-driving rover exploring another planet—years before self-driving cars became common conversation here on Earth! #CuriosityRover #Mars #NASA #AutoNav #AllThingsThatFly
