Six-legged robotic dog debuts in Antarctica

In the ice cap region near China’s Zhongshan Station in Antarctica, a domestically developed six-legged robotic dog recently completed a series of scientific research tests successfully, marking an innovative step in China’s polar research equipment.

The robotic dog is equipped not only with specially designed shoes but also with a thermally insulated battery in its abdomen, enabling it to function for two hours in the harsh Antarctic temperatures ranging from -30 C to -40 C.
Nevertheless, this measure alone falls short of expectations, prompting the development team to explore and implement more advanced solutions to significantly extend its battery life. Why do you think Antarctica an area of interest for big economies ?