Review of autonomous path planning for planetary rovers
Autonomous path planning represents a cornerstone technology for enabling planetary rovers to carry out exploration missions on extraterrestrial planets.
Haojie ZHANG +4 more
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Decision-Theoretic Control of Planetary Rovers [PDF]
Planetary rovers are small unmanned vehicles equipped with cameras and a variety of sensors used for scientific experiments. They must operate under tight constraints over such resources as operation time, power, storage capacity, and communication bandwidth.
Zilberstein, S +3 more
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A Comprehensive Review of Path-Planning Algorithms for Planetary Rover Exploration
Path-planning algorithms for planetary rovers are critical for autonomous robotic exploration, enabling the efficient and safe traversal of complex and dynamic extraterrestrial terrains.
Qingliang Miao, Guangfei Wei
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Automated Global Feature Analyzer - A Driver for Tier-Scalable Reconnaissance [PDF]
For the purposes of space flight, reconnaissance field geologists have trained to become astronauts. However, the initial forays to Mars and other planetary bodies have been done by purely robotic craft.
Baker, Victor R. +8 more
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Investigations of small planetary bodies (SPBs) such as asteroids and comets have attracted increasing attention recently. In our previous research, a method to localize a space rover was proposed.
Sayaka Kanata +2 more
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CONSTRUCTION OF A 3D MEASURABLE VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT BASED ON GROUND PANORAMIC IMAGES AND ORBITAL IMAGERY FOR PLANETARY EXPLORATION APPLICATIONS [PDF]
This paper presents a method of constructing a measurable virtual reality environment based on ground (lander/rover) panoramic images and orbital imagery.
K. Di, J. Liang, Z. Liu
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Study of Free‐Space Optical Quantum Network: Review and Prospectives
Free from the constraints of fiber connections, free‐space quantum network enables longer and more flexible quantum network connections. This review summarizes and comparatively analyzes free‐space quantum network experiments based on ground stations, satellites, and mobile platforms.
Hua‐Ying Liu, Zhenda Xie, Shining Zhu
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ESA ExoMars: Pre-launch PanCam Geometric Modeling and Accuracy Assessment [PDF]
ExoMars is the flagship mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) Aurora Programme. The mobile scientific platform, or rover, will carry a drill and a suite of instruments dedicated to exobiology and geochemistry research.
D. Li, R Li, A. Yilmaz
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A mobile planetary lander utilizing elastic loop suspension [PDF]
Efforts to increase the cost effectiveness of future lunar and planetary rover missions have led to the mobile lander concept, which replaces the landing legs of a soft-lander craft with a compact mobility system of sufficient strength to withstand the ...
Trautwein, W.
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A Comparison of Inverse Simulation-Based Fault Detection in a Simple Robotic Rover with a Traditional Model-Based Method [PDF]
Robotic rovers which are designed to work in extra-terrestrial environments present a unique challenge in terms of the reliability and availability of systems throughout the mission. Should some fault occur, with the nearest human potentially millions of
Flessa, Thaleia +5 more
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