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Oh, the places you'll game: Aerospace engineers use Steam Deck to steer Mars rover prototype
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Airbus demonstrated its ExoMars rover prototype to documentarian Tom Scott, allowing him to control the vehicle using a Steam Deck handheld console. The engineers highlighted the Steam Deck as an intuitive physical interface for remotely piloting the Mars‑bound robot. This showcase illustrated how consumer gaming hardware can serve as a practical control system for aerospace projects.
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