Precise pose estimation of the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance rover through a stereo‐vision‐based approach
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DOI: 10.1002/rob.22138
Abstract: Visual Odometry (VO) is a fundamental technique to enhance the navigation capabilities of planetary exploration rovers. By processing the images acquired during the motion, VO methods provide estimates of the relative position and attitude between… read more here.
Keywords: nasa mars; 2020 perseverance; perseverance; mars 2020 ... See more keywords
Mars 2020 Mission Overview
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DOI: 10.1007/s11214-020-00762-y
Abstract: The Mars 2020 mission will seek the signs of ancient life on Mars and will identify, prepare, document, and cache a set of samples for possible return to Earth by a follow-on mission. Mars 2020… read more here.
Keywords: 2020 mission; rover; science; mars 2020 ... See more keywords
Landing site topographic mapping and rover localization for Chang’e-4 mission
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DOI: 10.1007/s11432-019-2796-1
Abstract: This paper presents the techniques and results of landing-site topographic mapping and rover localization using orbital, descent and rover images in the Chang’e-4 mission. High-resolution maps of the landing site are generated from orbital and… read more here.
Keywords: site topographic; rover; mission; site ... See more keywords
Research on the step-climbing performance of a multi-constraint quadrilateral suspension rover based on the λ chain mechanism
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DOI: 10.1007/s40430-019-2086-z
Abstract: Step-climbing performance is an important index when evaluating the comprehensive performance of a planetary rover. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the existing planetary rover, the step-climbing performance was determined with regard to the suspension… read more here.
Keywords: rover; step; suspension; climbing performance ... See more keywords
The use of GIS, mapping, and immersive technologies in the CanMars Mars Sample Return analogue mission; advantages for science interpretation and operational decision-making
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pss.2019.01.001
Abstract: Abstract The CanMars Mars Sample Return (MSR) analogue mission was a high-fidelity rover campaign conducted over a total of five weeks in November 2015 and November 2016. The analogue mission team consisted of a Mission… read more here.
Keywords: science; analogue mission; rover; mission ... See more keywords
Kinematics-Based Simulation and Animation of Articulated Rovers Traversing Uneven Terrains
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DOI: 10.1017/s0263574718001431
Abstract: Summary The paper develops a simulation and animation environment for high-mobility rovers based on kinematic modeling. Various kinematic chains starting from the rover body to the wheels are analyzed and aggregated to obtain the model… read more here.
Keywords: kinematics; rover; animation; uneven terrains ... See more keywords
Dynamic path planning over CG-Space of 10DOF Rover with static and randomly moving obstacles using RRT* rewiring
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DOI: 10.1017/s0263574721001843
Abstract: Abstract Dynamic path planning is a core research content for intelligent robots. This paper presents a CG-Space-based dynamic path planning and obstacle avoidance algorithm for 10 DOF wheeled mobile robot (Rover) traversing over 3D uneven… read more here.
Keywords: randomly moving; space; dynamic path; rover ... See more keywords
Dust, Sand, and Winds Within an Active Martian Storm in Jezero Crater
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DOI: 10.1029/2022gl100126
Abstract: Rovers and landers on Mars have experienced local, regional, and planetary‐scale dust storms. However, in situ documentation of active lifting within storms has remained elusive. Over 5–11 January 2022 (LS 153°–156°), a dust storm passed… read more here.
Keywords: dust; sand winds; dust sand; storm ... See more keywords
Testing Rover Science Protocols to Identify Possible Biosignatures on Mars: Achieving Sampling Goals Under a Highly Constrained Time Line
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DOI: 10.1089/ast.2021.0177
Abstract: At a Mars analog site in Utah, we tested two science operation methods for data acquisition and decision-making protocols: a scenario where the tactical day is preplanned, but major adjustments may still be made before… read more here.
Keywords: science; protocols identify; science protocols; testing rover ... See more keywords
Phoenix: Towards Designing and Developing a Human Assistant Rover
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3170908
Abstract: Human-assistance rovers have a broad prospect in the field of space robotics, as a significant number of organizations and researchers have been investing in the design and development of sophisticated rovers for planetary exploration. In… read more here.
Keywords: design development; planetary exploration; phoenix; rover ... See more keywords
Rover Relocalization for Mars Sample Return by Virtual Template Synthesis and Matching
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2021.3067281
Abstract: We consider the problem of rover relocalization in the context of the notional Mars Sample Return campaign. In this campaign, a rover (R1) needs to be capable of autonomously navigating and localizing itself within an… read more here.
Keywords: rover; sample return; relocalization mars; mars sample ... See more keywords