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Trouvaille is a lunar robot composed mainly of polyoxymethylene which is an anti-static material. This will aid the robot in preventing lunar dust from interfering with the operation. Trouvaille is equipped with retractable scoops that compress back into the robot for easier, more energy efficient travel. These scoops, when they have their load turn upwards and transport the regolith into the storage. It has three cameras, with self running wipers that link to monitors stationed on Earth or anywhere else. It's run on solar power, the panels on top extend when the robot is stationary digging for maximum charge. There's a meter on the front, above the door that weighs the amount of regolith, and states how full it is. The wheels easily mold and adapt to the terrain, making it easy for travel across unknown areas. The shape of Trouvaille also allows maximum transport per trip. Efficient, sustainable, reliable.