Integrated Navigation System Design for Micro Planetary Rovers: Comparison of Absolute Heading Estimation Algorithms and Nonlinear Filtering [PDF]
Sensors, 2016 This paper provides algorithms to fuse relative and absolute microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) navigation sensors, suitable for micro planetary rovers, to provide a more accurate estimation of navigation information, specifically, attitude and ...
Seung-Ho Baeg
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Vibration-Based Recognition of Wheel–Terrain Interaction for Terramechanics Model Selection and Terrain Parameter Identification for Lugged-Wheel Planetary Rovers [PDF]
Sensors, 2023 Identifying terrain parameters is important for high-fidelity simulation and high-performance control of planetary rovers. The wheel–terrain interaction classes (WTICs) are usually different for rovers traversing various types of terrain.
Fengtian Lv +6 more
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Semantic Terrain Segmentation in the Navigation Vision of Planetary Rovers—A Systematic Literature Review [PDF]
Sensors, 2022 Background: The planetary rover is an essential platform for planetary exploration. Visual semantic segmentation is significant in the localization, perception, and path planning of the rover autonomy.
Boyu Kuang +5 more
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TTA-GEP: Terrain Traversability Analysis with Geometry and Environmental Perception for the Path Planning of Planetary Rovers [PDF]
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2023 Terrain traversability analysis (TTA), the key to the navigation of planetary rovers, is significant to the safety of the rover. Therefore, owing to its complexity, the Martian terrain is worth analysing comprehensively based on the terrain variability ...
Li Yang +3 more
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Experimental investigation of relationship between bearing capacity and vibration parameters for planetary exploration legged rovers [PDF]
ROBOMECH Journal, 2023 In recent years, robots with leg mechanisms have received considerable attention as high-running planetary exploration rovers. Rovers undertaking planetary exploration require outstanding running performance to travel on loose ground on which they mostly
Tomohiro Watanabe, Kojiro Iizuka
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Autonomous mission planning for planetary surface exploration using a team of micro rovers [PDF]
Frontiers in Robotics and AIOne of the fundamental limiting factors in planetary exploration is the level of autonomy achieved by planetary exploration rovers. This study proposes a novel methodology for the coordination of an autonomous multi-robot team that evaluates efficient ...
Sarah Swinton +4 more
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Path Planning for Reconfigurable Rovers in Planetary Exploration [PDF]
2017 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), 2017 This paper introduces a path planning algorithm that takes into consideration different locomotion modes in a wheeled reconfigurable rover. Power consumption and traction are estimated by means of simplified dynamics models for each locomotion mode ...
Azkarate, Martin +4 more
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International Journal of Advanced Robotic SystemsThe traversability of the terrain ahead of planetary rovers significantly impacts the success of their extraterrestrial exploration missions. Accurate perception of the terrain force through a forward wheel-on-limb detection system can provide crucial ...
Lixin Jia +5 more
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Dynamic Simulation Tool Development for Planetary Rovers
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2008 A dynamic computer simulator was developed to study planetary rover mobility. The simulator was validated for step-obstacle negotiation by comparing simulation results with a quasi-static analysis of a rocker-bogie suspension.
R J Bauer
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Visual Odometry for Planetary Exploration Rovers in Sandy Terrains [PDF]
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2013 Visual odometry provides planetary exploration rovers with accurate knowledge of their position and orientation, which needs effective feature tracking results, especially in barren sandy terrains.
Linhui Li +3 more
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