Exploration and Cooperation Robotics on the Moon

Abstract

Space robotics are the development of general purpose machines that is capable of surviving (for a time, at least) in the rigors of the space environment, and performing exploration, assembly, construction, maintenance, servicing. Space Robots can perform tasks less expensively or on an accelerated schedule, with less risk and occasionally with improved performance while humans doing the same tasks. The moon is the natural next step in the exploration of our own universe. Understanding moon better will help us understand our neighbors in the solar system. In this paper, a concept of exploration and cooperation robotics on the moon is discussed. The concept requires not only to extend the exploration mission on the moon surface but also to address a way to integrate the developed robotics with each other. Sharing the information between robots is one of a concept's features to reduce lime and power consumption in the exploration process. Moreover, several challenges are discussed here, which prevent the concept from developing in outer space or on moon.

REALMS: Resilient exploration and lunar mapping system

“…In space, the implementation of MRS solutions had already been studied. The main challenge was the need for a high level of automation and reliable handling of the lunar conditions ( Alfraheed and Al-Zaghameem, 2013 ) ( Leitner, 2009 ) showed many use cases of MRS in space, but mostly focusing on satellites constellation. LUNARES ( Cordes et al., 2011 ) presented a solution for heterogeneous multi-robot Moon exploration in which tasks were distributed from a ground station to a system of three heterogeneous robots.…”

6-DOF Robotic Arm Using Haptic Feedback Wired and Wireless Platform

“…In space, robots have been sent to place satellites and return others for maintenance. Such robots are equipped with cameras for inspection purposes and were successful in exploration missions [11].…”