ROBO 652 Space Robotics
In this course you will learn about space robotics including history, missions, technologies, impact and current trends. You will study the technologies required by space rovers and various space robotics missions, including exploration, sample collection, satellite servicing, refueling, logistics, assembly and orbital debris removal. You will study the unique challenges faced by space robots, including long distances and communication time delays, extreme space environments, and the need to minimize energy usage. The course will then outline strategies to mitigate these challenges. Topics covered include robotic fundamentals with special focus on space applications, including mobility, navigation, terrain mapping, terrain interactions, localization, path planning, teleoperation with time delays and human?robot interfaces. You will also learn to implement what you study into practice.
Prerequisite
ROBO601, ROBO602