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Re: Programmers: I Have A Challenge For You
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Originally Posted by Kevin Watson View Post
Anyone care to guess how far Spirit or Opportunity can drive fully autonomously during the few minutes a match lasts?

-Kevin
I would say about 20ish feet. Given the overall mechanical speed and the environment its in. Plus it needs to be REALLY sure its not going to get hurt wherever its heading. Then again, I would imagine they don't want it going to far with asking for another command because of safety issues.