If you thought that we were here only to transport you across the planet on the most lavish vehicles and get you the bling and the bang of the auto world which is limited to cars, bikes and trikes then you could not be more far off from truth. We love the entire universe as much we love our own planet and if given a chance we would want to cover every mile of it on the best possible car. (Car and not bike as it is my personal choice). Of course we are not irresponsible enough to trash the universe along in the magical journey and hence it would be preferably in a car that does zero-harm and leaves everything untouched. That may not yet be possible but we do have a rover that can weave its way on the Martian surface!

The Outset Project was designed to make sure that we happen to make Mars one day our second home and the project not only looks to just step on Mars but make it a home away from home. This incredible project aims to sustain stuff for well over a few years by building artificial colonies on the Martian soil. Now to build a whole city you will need something to transport you across the Martian turf and so here is have the rover for the job.

This actually does not look like anything that is a part of a sci-fi movie but more than the looks it is the purpose that matters. It is more akin to a huge drum placed on eight wheels an that is to put it in the crudest form. It is of course designed by the very best and it has all the features to face up to the harsh and weather of the planet which for now seems highly inhospitable. Let us hope that this whole project and this very special rover do indeed become a reality one day.

Via: Phnam