KLAW-S2

[Casualnaut]

This is my first suggestion, and it has to do with probes collecting surface samples. I suggest you make the KLAW-S2 as a rover arm that has a science operation similar to a surface sample. For example, collecting a sample of Minimus would be:

"The material is frozen and fluffy, probably would make good snow cones."

What it looks like? Well sort of like this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This would be it's product description.

"After years of playing at an arcade claw machine, we have finally made the best grabbing machine ever! Warranty void if it actually is from a claw machine."

[qzgy]

In general, a canada arm like thing could be cool. Actually also really useful.

This seems more like a small surface experiment. I guess that's what you are proposing, right?

[Skylon]

Good idea! Not sure why we don't have a robot arm, maybe it just woudnt be structurally sound

They could also add a science experiment to the the drills

Edited June 2, 2017 by Skylon

[NSEP]

I always wanted unmanned surface sample return missions in KSP. So yeah! Great idea!

[Casualnaut]

12 hours ago, qzgy said:

In general, a canada arm like thing could be cool. Actually also really useful.

This seems more like a small surface experiment. I guess that's what you are proposing, right?

Yes, that is what I was proposing. All though I now think about it, the KLAW S-2 can be multi-purpose. You can have it be a science experiment when on a surface, but can be extended and armed in all environments! 

[The Aziz]

It could extend in the same manner as drills. The only thing a player should do is to ensure that the instrument can reach ground. No need for additional movements, hinges, servos etc.

[Jas0n]

Why is my first reaction to the picture let's make a crab probe....... 

 

Also cool idea now I don't have to strand a kerbal to get a surface sample.

[The Aziz]

31 minutes ago, Jas0n said:

Why is my first reaction to the picture let's make a crab probe....... 

 

Also cool idea now I don't have to strand a kerbal to get a surface sample.

Well that would make Kerbals even more useless. Why even bother with manned missions then?

[Skylon]

2 hours ago, The Aziz said:

Well that would make Kerbals even more useless. Why even bother with manned missions then?

Maybe we could have a higher science return for kerbals