Oh, the places you'll game: Aerospace engineers use Steam Deck to steer Mars rover prototype
Aerospace engineers at Airbus have utilized a Steam Deck to remotely control a prototype of the ExoMars rover. The handheld gaming PC was modified with custom software to navigate the test terrain, demonstrating an innovative approach to robotic control. While the final Mars rover will not be steered by a Steam Deck, the technology served as a stepping stone in its development.
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- Platform: Steam Deck
- Company: Valve
- Topic: Robotics
- Company: Airbus
- Person: Kata Escott
- Game: ExoMars rover
- Topic: Space Exploration
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