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The ASPLEV (Advanced Solar-Powered Lunar Exploration Vehicle) will scoop 3 kilos of regolith using the claw, holding it inside when returning to base for depositing. ASPLEV is heavy because of low lunar gravity. The camera will stop the rover from crashing and will transmit images from the satellite dish. The solar panels have folding shells to let the heater prevent freezing during the night. They will power the red generator which heats the system and powers the circuits and motors. The robot has an unshown covering (to view the design) that prevents regolith from damaging the systems and has sealed-shut vacuum-bag technology which prevents trapped air that can cause explosions. The shells will have brushes to clean the transparent plastic solar panel coverings, keeping them in perfect condition. The treads are made of lightweight metal mesh, allowing ASPLEV to navigate the lunar surface without flipping over and breaking.