3 papers
cs.RO2026
From Impact to Insight: Dynamics-Aware Proprioceptive Terrain Sensing on Granular Media
Yifeng Zhang, Yue Wu, Jake Futterman +5
Robots that traverse natural terrain must interpret contact forces generated under highly dynamic conditions. However, most terrain characterization approaches rely on quasi-static…
cs.RO2026
Legged Autonomous Surface Science In Analogue Environments (LASSIE): Making Every Robotic Step Count in Planetary Exploration
Cristina G. Wilson, Marion Nachon, Shipeng Liu +20
The ability to efficiently and effectively explore planetary surfaces is currently limited by the capability of wheeled rovers to traverse challenging terrains, and by pre-programm…
cs.RO2026
Scout-Rover cooperation: online terrain strength mapping and traversal risk estimation for planetary-analog explorations
Shipeng Liu, J. Diego Caporale, Yifeng Zhang +17
Robot-aided exploration of planetary surfaces is essential for understanding geologic processes, yet many scientifically valuable regions, such as Martian dunes and lunar craters,…