Who first person to create the rover?

The first person credited with creating a rover for planetary exploration is often considered to be Dr. William K. Hartmann, who led the development of the Sojourner rover for NASA's Mars Pathfinder mission. Launched in 1996, Sojourner was the first successful robotic rover to operate on another planet, providing valuable data and images of the Martian surface. While many engineers and scientists contributed to its design and functionality, Hartmann's leadership played a significant role in its creation.