Built to compete for the $30 million dollar Google Lunar XPRIZE, the Audi Lunar Quattro
is the first four-ringed vehicle not meant for terrestrial use. To
complete its mission, it'll have to traverse at least a half kilometer
of rocky lunar landscape, while beaming high-res images and video back
to Earth. During the journey, which will take an estimated five days, it
will need to hitch a ride on a rocket, and deal with temperatures as
high as 250ยบ F. In order to overcome these challenges, it's built from a
mix of high-strength aluminum and magnesium, uses a pair of stereo
cameras to navigate obstacles, has a swiveling solar panel to charge up
the battery powering its four hub motors, and, of course, takes full
advantage of Audi's legendary all-wheel drive system.
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