The search for extraterrestrial life has long been a primary focus of scientific exploration, driven by rapid advancements in technology and our understanding of the universe. The discovery of water on Mars has sparked significant interest, raising the question of whether life could exist on the planet. This study proposes a novel approach to simulate and illustrate the detection of life using a proof-of-life module integrated into a Mars rover. The module is an autonomous system capable of traveling to designated regions, excavating soil, collecting samples, and performing biochemical testing onboard the rover itself. The project is inherently multidisciplinary, integrating mechanical systems such as a drill mechanism and a vacuum system, alongside biochemical analysis for soil testing. The module is capable of successfully detecting the presence or absence of living components of life from the collected soil particles. This proof-of-life module serves as a proof-of-concept for autonomous life detection in extraterrestrial environments and lays the foundation for future exploration missions.

翻译：寻找地外生命长期以来一直是科学探索的主要焦点，这得益于技术的快速进步和我们对宇宙理解的加深。火星上水的发现引发了广泛关注，提出了该星球是否存在生命的问题。本研究提出了一种新颖方法，通过集成于火星车的生命验证模块来模拟和演示生命检测过程。该模块是一个自主系统，能够前往指定区域、挖掘土壤、采集样本并在火星车本体上进行生化测试。该项目本质上是多学科交叉的，集成了钻探机构和真空系统等机械系统，以及用于土壤测试的生化分析技术。该模块能够成功地从采集的土壤颗粒中检测出生命活性组分的存在与否。这一生命验证模块为地外环境中的自主生命检测提供了概念验证，并为未来的探索任务奠定了基础。