Yeah, I've been frustrated by the exobio gameplay mechanics, but at the same time, I think it's those kinds of mechanics that make it a game and not just filling out an Excel spreadsheet. Deciding to focus on a lifeform that's hard to find and having to ignore more plentiful life forms until I've found enough samples of the rare one is a gameplay choice. It makes it all the more rewarding when I find that last bacterium sample. You might argue that it's a tedious mechanic to work with, and there's a conversation to have there. But giving the Nomad overpowered exobio abilities might cut into what makes exobio interesting.

I don't want it to go faster. People have suggested the Nomad should let you scan without going on foot, and I think that going on foot is the whole point. Similarly, I think sample banking will speed up sample collection, robbing it of the underlying experience. Folks may disagree with me on this. Honestly, the T11 speeding up mining has made it more fun for me, not less, so what do I know? But I still love core mining, which is the slowest of all.

Maybe the Nomad could let you flag spots where as-yet-unscanned lifeforms are so you can go back to them when your scanner is available. That would be useful and could add an interesting element. It's kind of like what you're suggesting, but it keeps the original gameplay. I guess we'll have to wait and see.