autonomous navigation Archives - Astrobiology

With a 4,500-meter capability, Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) was delivered to the Chinese Academy of Sciences in late 2017 and is engaging in intensive scientific operations. Credit: CGTN.

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Ocean World Exploration: A Breakthrough In Underwater Exploration Technology

by Keith CowingMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

Scientists have developed an innovative calibration algorithm for the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU).This algorithm significantly enhances navigation precision by utilizing acoustic signals from seabed beacons. Highlighting the critical importance of […]

WayFASTER accumulates a sequence of RGB-D images to predict a wide-view traversability map. -- cs.R

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Better Offworld Droid Navigation: nuance: WayFASTER: a Self-Supervised Traversability Prediction for Increased Navigation Awareness

by Keith CowingFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Accurate and robust navigation in unstructured environments requires fusing data from multiple sensors. Such fusion ensures that the robot is better aware of its surroundings, including areas of the environment […]

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Rover -- ESA

Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Mars, Missions & Hardware, Robotics/Rovers/UAVs, Status Report, Tricorders & Sensors

The ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Rover Astrobiology Mission

by Keith CowingDecember 13, 2023December 14, 2023

In 2028, ESA will launch its most ambitious exploration mission to search for past and present signs of life on Mars.