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The end of astronauts : why Robots are the future of exploration /

Donald Goldsmith, Author ; Martin J. Rees, Author | Cambridge, Mass. : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press | 2022

Human journeys into space fill us with wonder. But the thrill of space travel for astronauts comes at enormous expense and is fraught with peril. As our robot explorers grow more competent, governments and corporations must ask, does our desire [...]

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Space robotics and autonomous systems : technologies, advances and applications /

Yang Gao, Editor | London : Institution of Engineering and Technology | IET control, robotics and sensors series | 2021

Written by a team of International experts on space RAS, this book covers advanced research, technologies and applications including: sensing and perception to provide situational awareness for space robotic agents, explorers and assistants; mob[...]

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Dynamics and control of autonomous space vehicles and robotics

Ranjan Vepa, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2019

Presents the established principles underpinning space robotics with a thorough and modern approach. This text is perfect for professionals in the field looking to gain an understanding of real-life applications of manipulators on satellites, an[...]

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Our robots, ourselves : robotics and the myths of autonomy /

David A. Mindell, Author | [S.l.] : Viking | 2015

"From drones to Mars rovers -- an exploration of the most innovative use of robots today and a provocative argument for the crucial role of humans in our increasingly technological future. In Our Robots, Ourselves, David Mindell offers a fascina[...]

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Human-in-the-loop neural network control of a planetary rover on harsh terrain

Livianu, Mathew J., Author ; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Departement of Aeronautics and Astronautics., Other | [S.l.] : Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Departement of Aeronautics and Astronautics. | 2008

Wheel slip is a common problem in planetary rover exploration tasks. During the current Mars Exploration Rover (MER) mission, the Spirit rover almost became trapped on a dune because of wheel slip. As rover missions on harsh terrains expand in s[...]

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Autonomous robots : from biological inspiration to implementation and control

George A. Bekey | Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press | 2005

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Designing mobile autonomous robots

John Holland | [S.l.] : Elsevier Publishing Company | 2004

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Introduction to autonomous mobile robots

Roland Siegwart ; Illah Reza Nourbakhsh | Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press | Intelligent robots and autonomous agents | 2004

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