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The current state-of-the-art in autonomous systems is very promising on two divergent fronts. The bodies, or machines and sensors, have become more and more sophisticated and capable. Meanwhile, the algorithms that collect and interpret behavior are increasingly fine-tuned. We plan to bring these two together through a series of 'moonshot' challenges that we will undertake in the coming years.
Moonshot #1: Explorers
Planetary, Underwater, and Space Explorers
- Robot mobility and teaming to navigate unknown and complex terrestrial environments
- Planetary science explorers surviving and operating remotely on land, in water, and in space
Moonshot #2: Guardians
Dynamic Event Monitors and First Responders
- Robot teams monitoring and responding to dynamic events (earthquakes, tsunamis, plumes, etc)
- Surveying, gathering, and distributing critical information, thus multiplying the effectiveness of human responders
Moonshot #3: Transformers
Swarms of Autonomous Robots Transforming Shapes and Functions
- In-space and on-surface deployment, construction, and assembly of complex structures (e.g., space telescopes, planetary habitats)
- Formation flying, self-assembly, and reconfiguration of autonomous swarms for science, observation, and communication
Moonshot #4: Transporters
Robotic Flying Ambulances and Delivery Drones
- Safe operation of flying ambulances and urban aerial mobility systems surviving all weather conditions
- Aerial delivery systems on Earth and Mars
Moonshot #5: Partners
Robots Helping and Entertaining People
- Butlers and nurses caring for the sick and elderly
- Entertainers and guides safely interacting with visitors
- Robots helping doctors perform surgery and improve recovery
- Assistive devices improving function, mobility, and quality of life
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News
Machine Learning Helps Robot Swarms Coordinate
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By: CaltechStudents Receive KPMG Innovation Award
By: CaltechCombining AI and Robots
By: CaltechLEONARDO Bipedal Robot with Thrusters
By: CaltechCAST Awards Seed Funding to Three New Projects
By: Trity Pourbahrami"Neural Lander" Uses AI to Land Drones Smoothly
New system employs a deep neural network to overcome the challenge of ground-effect turbulence
By: Robert Perkins
Caltech and JPL Firing Quadrotors Out of Cannons
By: Evan Ackerman | IEEE SpectrumCaltech's latest creation: A hovering, bird-like robot that could someday explore Mars
By: Perter Holley | The Washington PostThis Birdlike Robot Uses Thrusters to Float on Two Legs
By: Matt Simon | WIREDCaltech Building Agile Humanoid Robot by Combining Legs With Thrusters
By: Evan Ackerman | IEEE SpectrumRobots Prepare to Go Underground for Latest DARPA Challenge
By: Ray Linsenmayer | Robotics Business Review
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