01
Planetary Rovers
Rovers provide mobility, scientific instruments, communication systems, and onboard autonomy for surface exploration. Communication constraints make local decision-making valuable.
02
Space Manipulation
Robotic manipulators can inspect, move, capture, service, or assemble objects in microgravity. Contact dynamics differ substantially from terrestrial manipulation because reaction forces can move the spacecraft itself.
03
Autonomy
- Hazard detection.
- Local path planning.
- Target selection.
- Instrument scheduling.
- Fault recovery.
- Resource management.