China’s lunar research station could be guarded by robot watchdogs, space scientists say

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Chinese lunar research station plans include using robot dogs to patrol, scout hazards, and assist astronauts in scientific exploration. The concept involves astronauts working alongside intelligent robotic machines to enhance safety and efficiency on the moon.

Robot dogs could one day lead the way across the moon, patrolling research stations, scouting hazards and helping astronauts search for scientifically valuable rocks, according to a blueprint by researchers working on China’s lunar base. The concept envisions three astronauts working alongside intelligent machines. As the crew explores the moon’s surface, one astronaut would direct two robot dogs across the landscape, while another collects rock samples and carries out detailed scientific...