> [The new rover] is a great example of counterintuitive problem solving. Instead of packing high-tech electronics into its frame, the scientists are building a

> [The new rover] is a great example of counterintuitive problem solving. Instead of packing high-tech electronics into its frame, the scientists are building a mechanical rover that works with minimal electronics. Really? Is that counterintuitive? If you talk to car or motorcycle overland travellers who traverse deserts and remote mountains, you'll find a preference for simple designs that minimize part counts and electronics (for fuel pump, ABS, suspension...) to improve reliability, often at the cost of performance and efficiency.