NASA’s Perseverance has become the eyes of humanity on Mars. Since its launch on the red planet, the robot has allowed us to observe the surface that could become home to humans in the near future, and on which the ultimate sample of extraterrestrial life could lurk. Well, thanks to the latest LEGO presentation, soon you will have your own version of the rover on your work desk.
Unlike the original Perseverance, which cost NASA $2.7 billion, This LEGO model will be launched on the market for just 94.99 euros. Mind you, you won’t have the scientists at the space agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to put it together for you. On this occasion, it will be your job to assemble the 1,132 pieces that make up the toy version of the rover.
Together with NASA’s Perseverance, LEGO also includes a small model of the Ingenuity support helicopter., the one that has helped the rover so much in its missions. The latter has completed as many as 51 flights since its arrival on the red planet in April 2021, and now you can have it watching over the surface of your room.
More details about this LEGO Perseverance rover
As is often the case with LEGO recreations, this replica of the Perseverance has some of its real features. That is, he can move his mechanical arms in a large number of angles.
Also, just like the real robot, can toggle between normal drive system or 360 degree movement with the use of a lever. The latter is possible thanks to the ball-tipped wheels included in the LEGO model. It also has an articulated suspension, something that we also find in the NASA rover and that allows it to move over uneven surfaces without flinching.
With the support of augmented reality integrated into the LEGO Builder app, this miniature version of the Perseverance rover can come to life, moving on the screen. In addition, it shows relevant information with which both children and adults can learn about the curious NASA robot.
the kit LEGO NASA Mars Rover Perseverance goes on sale this June 1, 2023. Also, it is not the only thing that the toy company has in development, and it is that they recently presented a new set that will allow you to assemble an arcade machine from Pac Man fully functional.