Komatsu lunar machine project #1

Here is a sneak peak of Komatsu on the moon. At the dawn of space exploration, Komatsu is taking on a challenge to develop a machine whose line of job is construction on the moon!

The study of lunar construction equipment utilizes the results of research and development commissioned by the Project for Promoting the Development of Innovative Technologies for Outer Space Autonomous Construction (A Japanese government project lead-managed by MLIT with the collaboration of MEXT)

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Technology that is literally out of this world.

[SCORN]

Looking good. I just worry about the over complexity.
I think perhaps less complex machines with less parts would be better.

[andredesousa]

I would love to work on this project! I'm currently doing a majors in Aerospace Engineering, and I found this project really interesting. How can I try to be part of it?

[rportugal]

AND ONCE IT BREAKS DOWN FOR A SIMPLE FUSE OR BREAKS A HYDRAULIC LINE? WHO WILL FIX IT?

[paulhorn]

What about the regolith dust? It‘s a difficult material to get rid of on surfaces, joints, etc.