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Both these things are very likely to break down. Using a drill as a human with hands is easy. Using a drill on another planet where any jam or failure is perm
by XorNot 3y ago
Both these things are very likely to break down.
Using a drill as a human with hands is easy.
Using a drill on another planet where any jam or failure is permanent is staggeringly hard.
A robot can't just chuck up a bit, or wipe down dust and dirt which is stopping something from working. Or quickly regrease a bearing.
Ultimately one of the best arguments on favor of manned exploration is that despite our robotics, a human in a space suit with a shovel would get an incredible amount done in a few hours.
EDIT: drills have flown, but they are limited in capability.