Researchers at the University of Würzburg in Germany have developed an innovative Mars rover with wheels that "swim" through sand, inspired by the sandfish lizard native to the Sahara Desert.
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Innovative Mars rovers 'swim' through the sand

Sahara Sandfish Lizard Design inspired by
University Of WüRzburg Research institution
VaMEx (German Aerospace Center) Project initiative
Swimming Through Sand Movement type
Lower Ground Pressure mass reduction
Improved Stability wheel width increase