Mars Rover Autonomy using Endocrine based Algorithms (ENDOVER)

基于内分泌的算法模拟生物过程，已被证明在机器人车辆的自主能源管理领域有应用。该项目打算对在英国进行的工作进行调整，以供火星表面的机器人漫游车使用。这种环境中高度动态的发电和负载情况意味着，目前使用的简单运行计划具有很大的内置裕度，因此如果不满足一个标准，漫游车将停止所有活动。拟议的技术将使对可用功率的更智能自主评估成为可能，并将允许月球车进行低风险、低功率的活动，这些活动可以显著提高科学回报。这些活动可能包括成像和其他地面或大气遥感。预计这种技术还将有其他基于空间的机会，在那里，自主性将增加任务或产品的科学或商业回报。

Endocrine based algorithms which mimic biological processes have been shown to have applications in the area of autonomous power management on robotic vehicles. This project intends to adapt the work carried out in the UK for use by robot rovers on the surface of Mars. The highly dynamic power generation and load profiles in this environment mean that the currently used simple operational schedules have significant margins built in, such that the rover will stop all activities if one criterion is not met. The proposed technique will enable a more intelligent autonomous assessment of the power available, and will allow the rover to carry out low risk, low power activities that can significantly improve the science return. These activities could include imaging and other surface or atmospheric sensing. It is anticipated that there will be other space based opportunities for this technique where autonomy will add to the science or commercial return from a mission or product.