# NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles - Engadget

> NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles The space agency shared footage of tests with its Ernest prototype rover.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2198367/nasa-is-testing-ernest-rover-that-can-drive-faster-and-lift-its-wheels-to-climb-obstacles/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38331ce8976fcb37cdfe4d)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #nasa #rover #climb #drive #faster #lift #obstacles #testing
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