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NASA’s Super Ball Bot

Kevin Reilly
2015-11-19T18:47:05Z
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NASA's newest prototype was inspired by the flexibility of a baby toy. The Super Ball Bot is unlike any other previous robot designed for exploring other planets.

Produced by Kevin Reilly. Video courtesy of NASA.

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