Why Robots?
Safety
Robots, which have low ground pressure, make scientific study in crevassed areas possible without risk of losing machinery or human life. Robots also eliminate the risk of fatigue-induced operator errors.
Efficiency
Robots are the ideal vehicle for surveying large areas economically. They can cover vast landscapes quickly and with very few resources (fuel) compared to current available methods.
Access
Without the terrain risks and challenges faced by humans and current snow travel technology, robots can now travel to parts of the Arctic and Antarctic that were previously inaccessible.
Flexibility
Custom configurations and towing capability mean that robots are incredibly flexible observational tools. Instruments ranging from ground penetrating radar to atmospheric sensors are easily introduced to the system.
