NASA robotics research for planetary surface exploration.

The surface systems technology under development has long-range objectives that are quite challenging and will lead to revolutionary capabilities. Many of the technologies needing development are in their infancy: multiple, coordinated multiscale (small and large) special robots forming networks; Re...

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Published in:	IEEE Robotics and automation magazine 7, 4 (2000).
Main Author:	Weisbin, C.R
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	NASA robotics research. Aero-synchronous network relays. Aggregation centers. High-rate surface switching. Lifetime extension. Local robotic outpost communication architectures. Multiple coordinated multiscale special robots. Oxygen manufacture. Planetary surface exploration. Power performance envelope extension. Propellant manufacture. Remote robotic work systems. Robot networks. Surface systems technology. Water manufacture.