Pinot Noir and Peanut

Pinot Noir and Peanut are lunar robots designed to be autonomous and remote controlled, moving at 10 mph. They’ll mostly be remote-controlled when someone on Earth is sending codes to them. The robots will use rechargeable batteries first to start the power system and then fuel cells will take over as the main power source. The ice on the moon can be collected, then melted and turned into water. Peanut will do the excavating while Pinot Noir will do the transporting, Peanut will scoop the regolith with the scoop arm and then deposit in Pinot Noir’s trunk. To protect from dust, an electrodynamic dust shield is used. For traction, the wheels have ridges and retractable legs for balance and stability. With hot temperatures, a fan inside will cool them down, similar to electronic devices. When freezing, they will move to sunny spots of a crater.