Initial Research Pathway

Description of NASA's Perseverance Rover mobility system 

1. Darren had an interest in NASA and the recent mars rover landing back in 2020. 
2. Victoria and Darren went to NASA’s webpage to find out more on what was a viable topic to discuss. 
3. Victoria prompted ChatGPT, a generative AI on: "An overview on NASA’s Perseverance rover wheels.”  
4. Results given are as follows: 

  • Design and structure. 
  • Material. 
  • Number of wheels. 
  • Wheel diameter and width. 
  • Traction and grousers.
  • Damage and wear. 
5. Further research was done on NASA’s webpage. 
6. Obtained information from other websites on product specifications. 

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