
Robotics at JPL
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A-PUFFER
A foldable robot that can access tight spaces
Robot Statistics
Ability
Driving, Folding
Environment
Ground, Surface
Status
Completed (since 2020)Potential Destinations
Earth, Moon, Mars, Icy Moons
Animal Analog: Puffer fish
About A-PUFFER
Inspired by origami, the foldable Autonomous Pop-Up Flat Folding Explorer Robot (A-PUFFER) was developed to scout regions on the Moon and gain information about locations that may be difficult for astronauts to investigate on foot, such as hard-to-reach craters and narrow caves.