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2023: Lunar Rover Construction Announcement

Hyundai Motor Group announced that construction the lunar rover the Korean institutes Moon has begun in collaboration with major research companies and hopes to launch it for 2027. This became known on April 21, 2023.

Hyundai will create its own autonomous lunar rover

With the development of the lunar rover, we are moving beyond land, sea and air mobility to move towards space mobility. said Kim Yong-wha, head of Hyundai Motor and Kia's R&D Planning and Coordination Center

As reported, it is expected that the design transport of the facility will include an solar charging autonomous driving system, a temperature control system and radiation protection, as well as the ability to carry a payload of up to 70 kg.

Hyundai and Kia (a subsidiary of Hyundai) provide state-of-the-art, robotics camera and LiDAR to scan objects and enable autonomous driving, as well as engine, wheels and suspension. Another subsidiary,, Hyundai Rotem will provide technology for production. robots

The vehicle will also be equipped with equipment that can dig, excavate and assist people in research. Hyundai Motor Group said the ultimate goal of the project is to create a universal mobile platform capable of performing various tasks.

Initial tests are scheduled for the second half of 2024, during which the device will test its capabilities on the simulated lunar surface. The lunar rover will then be launched to the moon to operate near the South Pole of the Moon Hyundai will^[1].

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