The Science Autonomy System of the Nomad Robot
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The Science Autonomy System (SAS) is a hierarchical control architecture for exploration and in situ science that integrates sensing, navigation, classification and mission planning. The Nomad robot demonstrated the capabilities of the SAS during a January 2000 expedition to Elephant Moraine, Antarctica where it accomplished the first meteorite discoveries made by a robot. In this paper, the structure and functionality of the three-tiered SAS are detailed. Results and lessons learned are presented with a focus on important future research.
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تاریخ انتشار 2001