JPL Robotics Meeting Notes

User:vrtnis' notes from meeting with JPL robotics head of robotics team (EELS and Rover)

Mars rover autonomy

• combine approximate kinematic settling with a dual-cost path planner to navigate safely in unstructured environments.
• develop multi-agent capabilities to significantly enhance performance and safety of autonomous operations on Mars.
• engineer the autonomy system to efficiently handle Mars' unpredictable terrain, improving mission success rates.
• incorporate mechanisms for self-diagnosis and repair to ensure long-term functionality with minimal Earth-based support.

Summary

Risk-aware planning

• utilize Boole's inequality for risk allocation.
• enhancing decision-making under uncertainty.
• employ predictive analytics to anticipate and mitigate potential risks.
• allowing for dynamic re-planning and risk management.