It is the first teleoperated Mars Rover built in Peru, inspired by the anatomy of the scorpion and aimed at assisting astronauts on Mars during a manned mission. Much of the implementation of Sira 1 was carried out at the Institute of Radio Astronomy of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
(Sira: Scorpion in Quechua)
Type | Teleoperated |
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Weight | 82kg |
Material | Aluminum 1010 |
Speed | 0.5 km/h |
Battery | 480 Wh |
Dimensions | 1.20(L) x 1.00(W) x 0.50(H) m |
Arm | 6 DOF - Operating radius: 0.92m |
Antenna | Omnidirectional 5.4GH - Operating radius: 1km |
Cameras | 2 for navigation - 1 panoramic - 1 mounted in arm |