The Lotus Light

This easily transported multifunctional device could potentially have a vital role in all Mars missions. It is equipped with solar arrays that charge the device's internal batteries that would then be capable of charging other small electronics. The panels can automatically tilt towards the sun for optimal solar charging or can fold in entirely when high winds are detected. Extreme winds will require utility cords anchoring the panels to the ground. As a route guidance device, its priority source of battery use will be keeping the navigation lights lit for lost Martians. These low powered LEDs are fixed on opposite sides of the device, one green pointing towards the Mars central base, and one red pointing away. Other priorities for battery usage will be communication through linked Lotus Lights. This can also be used to send sensory data back to base making a web that would function as the nervous system for our Mars civilization. Powerful LEDs on the underside of the panels will be roadside lighting for night navigation along designated safe routes or by folding the panels upwards for large area lighting. Perhaps you broke down and you're running out of air, just activate emergency mode; lights will strobe and a signal will be sent to Mars central. Finally, the general purpose LED bulbs can be switched out for agricultural LEDs and placed inside habitats without having to utilize the habitat's ceiling to hang grow lights.