3 papers
cs.RO2026
Data-Driven Terramechanics Approach Towards a Realistic Real-Time Simulator for Lunar Rovers
Jakob M. Kern, James M. Hurrell, Shreya Santra +3
High-fidelity simulators for the lunar surface provide a digital environment for extensive testing of rover operations and mission planning. However, current simulators focus on ei…
cs.RO2025
Design and Development of a Modular Bucket Drum Excavator for Lunar ISRU
Simon Giel, James Hurrell, Shreya Santra +3
In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) is one of the key technologies for enabling sustainable access to the Moon. The ability to excavate lunar regolith is the first step in making l…
cs.RO2024
Modeling of Terrain Deformation by a Grouser Wheel for Lunar Rover Simulation
Junnosuke Kamohara, Vinicius Ares, James Hurrell +6
Simulation of vehicle motion in planetary environments is challenging. This is due to the modeling of complex terrain, optical conditions, and terrain-aware vehicle dynamics. One o…