Title:
Multi-Robot Technologies for Planetary Exploration
Agreement Number:
19FAPOLA32
Agreement Value:
$299,406.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 19, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
Human space exploration is dangerous at all levels. The overall goal of this project is to test and deploy the infrastructure needed for a swarm of robots to collaborate in the exploration and mapping of planetary environments such as surface, caves, or lava tubes. This would allow exploration on the Moon with a swarm of highly autonomous small-size robots, controlled by a single audio-visual interface. As part of the project, a software and hardware system will be integrated into a prototype to be tested using robots at analogue sites.
This project will result in the validation of a self-organizing system composed of multiple entities for the exploration of an underground environment. This technology could also be used on Earth, as the robots could be used to aid in emergency response situations to provide connectivity and other capabilities in areas without a functioning communication infrastructure (e.g. earthquake hit zones).
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3T 1J4
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04445
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Late Disclosure
Recipient's Legal Name:
Corporation de l'École Polytechnique de Montréal
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.