Autonomy for Mars Rovers: Past, Present, and Future

  • Authors:
  • Max Bajracharya;Mark W. Maimone;Daniel Helmick

  • Affiliations:
  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology;Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology;Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology

  • Venue:
  • Computer
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

The vehicles used to explore the Martian surface require a high degree of autonomy to navigate challenging and unknown terrain, investigate targets, and detect scientific events. Increased autonomy will be critical to the success of future missions.