US space agency NASA hopes to send a robot to the squid reminiscent of Jupiter satellite Europe. Because it is believed that this ice may exist on the moon constrained life.
Amphibious type robot squid tentacles have limbs, which can help move both in water and on land. Also, a robot must antennas through which is powered by a changing magnetic field. Part of this energy is used in water electrolysis, which involves a H2, O2 gas, the combustion is used movement.
Chore surface-coated electroluminescent skin that is able to illuminate the adjacent area. European surface covered with a thick ice layer underneath of the water in the dark, so to capture the world out there, the robot necessary lighting.
This robot-squid concept received 100 000 US dollars NASA Innovative Applications of Advanced Concepts Award. Now she is seriously claiming another 500 000 dollars in the program prize for additional two years of work.
According to the agency, NASA, this program is designed to stimulate innovative ideas that could offer a significant boost to NASA's missions carried out the study of the Earth and the solar system celestial bodies.
Europe is one of the many moons of Jupiter - is one of the largest moons throughout the solar system. European encrust the surface of thick ice, but it is believed that it would stretch beyond the oceans.
Ellipse satellites orbiting Jupiter, the changing gravitational forces as a "knead" the moon. Process generates friction, which produce heat.
Liquid water, chemical compounds and primary energy source - believed to be three main components of the formation of life. According to the researchers, these three elements are likely to exist in Europe.
