ABSTRACT A mobile robot is the most suited element to bring scientific instruments to a
specific site in order to examine geology, mineralogy or exobiology on extraterrestrial
planets. In contrast with the Mars Pathfinder mission, the actual need for mobility increases
in terms of range and duration. In this respect, redesigning specific aspects of the past rover
concepts, in particular the development of most suitable all terrain performances,
autonomous navigation and a power management concept is appropriate. This paper …