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Upon landing, the sabot is able to automatically deploy its rover. Torsion spring hinges were installed along one edge of the enclosure connecting its two halves, allowing the energy in the springs to be stored while the sabot is in closed configuration. To remain in closed configuration, the sabot assembly was held together by one loop of (dimension) rope, tied aroundplaced within a notch cut into the sabot shell.
Deployment is achieved when a team-built PRC (Pyrotechnic Rope Cutter) installed onto the loop of rope activates and cuts the rope, releasing the energy in the torsion spring hinges and allowing the sabot halves to separate.
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