REALMS 2 -RESILIENT EXPLORATION AND LUNAR MAPPING SYSTEM 2

Abstract

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) created the Space Resources Challenge to invite researchers to propose innovative solutions for robotic space prospection with focus on autonomous Multi-Robot System (MRS). This paper proposes Resilient Exploration And Lunar Mapping System 2 (REALMS2), a MRS framework for planetary prospection and mapping. It is based on Robot Operating System version 2 (ROS 2) and uses Visual Simultaneous Localisation And Mapping (vSLAM) for map generation. The REALMS2 uses a mesh network for a robust ad-hoc network. A single graphical user interface (GUI)) controls all the rovers, providing a simple overview of the robotic mission. REALMS2 was used during the second field test of the ESA-ESRIC Challenge and allowed to map around 60% of the area, using three homogeneous rovers while handling communication delays and blackouts

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