SSC 21.1: Autonomous Robots Traversing Extreme Environments
SSC 21.2: Industry Sharing by SpaceIL
October 21, 2020
Learn about the difficulties associated with robots traversing extreme terrain and how a robot can learn dynamics and control in the context of lunar surface missions.
This lecture is part of SSTL’s Singapore Space Challenge 2021 webinar series.
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- Time: 45 minutes
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- Level: Intermediate
What you’ll learn
1. Introduction to Autonomous Robots
In this introductory chapter, get to know our speaker Dr. Frankie Zhu better and gain some background on what Autonomous Robots are.
2. Difficulties in Autonomous Robots Exploration
Learn about the importance of autonomous robotics exploration and the difficulties that entail.
3. Solutions for Local Motion Constraints
Gain insights on how to mitigate Local Motion Constraints and how to apply these solutions in a real-world setting.
4. Design a Lunar Rover
Tips and tricks for individuals keen on building a better lunar rover!
5. Moon Exploration
Why is there such a huge interest in the moon? Why is the moon important? How does a rover create structures on the moon? Dr. Frankie Zhu answers all of your questions!
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Frankie Zhu
Frankie is a tenure-track assistant research faculty at University of Hawaii at Manoa in the Space Systems field and an Associate Director of Hawai’i Space Grant Consortium.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2014, Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 2017, and PhD in Aerospace Engineering in 2019 all at Cornell University.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2014, Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 2017, and PhD in Aerospace Engineering in 2019 all at Cornell University.
