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3		-|**Acronym**|SAMPLE
4		-|**Description**|Rover traversability, teleoperations for sample acquisition and transport to Hab using semi-autonomous traverse finding rover.
5		-|**Principal Investigator (PI)**|Gerald Steinbauer-Wagne ~| [[steinbauer@ist.tugraz.at>>mailto:steinbauer@ist.tugraz.at]]
6		-|**Organisation** |Research Group for Autonomous Intelligent Systems, Institute of Software Technology, Graz University of Technology
	3	+|**Acronym**|MEROP
	4	+|**Description**|Human-robotic multimodal teleoperation interface for AA teleoperations and MSC t/m visualization; this shall allow AA's to switch between semi-autonomous teleoperation and direct control.
	5	+|**Principal Investigator (PI)**|Rute Luz ~| [[rute.luz@tecnico.ulisboa.pt>>mailto:rute.luz@tecnico.ulisboa.pt]]
	6	+|**Organisation** |Institute for Systems and Robotics, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
7	7	|**Co-Investigators**|(((
8		-Matthias Eder (Robot Software Specialist)
	8	+Jéssica Corujeira | [[jessica.corujeira@tecnico.ulisboa.pt>>mailto:jessica.corujeira@tecnico.ulisboa.pt]]
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10		-Hamid Didari (Robot Software Specialist)
	10	+Rodrigo Ventura | [[rodrigo.ventura@isr.tecnico.ulisboa.pt>>mailto:rodrigo.ventura@isr.tecnico.ulisboa.pt]]
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12		-Richard Halatschek (Robot Engineer)
	12	+José Luís Silva | [[jlcsa@iscte-iul.pt>>mailto:jlcsa@iscte-iul.pt]]
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15	15	=== Summary ===
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22		-Rover systems used in planetary exploration, for example Curiosity and Perseverance, have already proven successful in past missions. However, the time delay between the Martian exploration site and the Mission Support Center (MSC) on earth as well as safety issues constitute limiting factors in the autonomy of a rover. Semi-Autonomous Robot Assistance for Planetary Exploration (SAMPLE) addresses this issue.
	22	+Effective interaction between the analog astronaut and a remote rover is essential to take out full advantage of the supporting asset and to ensure a successful exploration during a mission. A rover is teleoperated via the Operator Control Unit (OCU). The physical distance from the operator and the robotic vehicle leads to poor situation awareness and may cause inadequate decision-making. The OCU must be designed wisely to ensure proper human-robot interaction.
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24		-Based on the MERCATOR experiment in AMADEE-20, SAMPLE aims to extend the aera of use and autonomy of rovers. SAMPLE investigates robot capabilities such as photogrammetry, in-situ instrument placing, and sample collection combined with improved semi-autonomous robot control and the integration into the exploration cascade for supporting geological hypotheses.
	24	+MEROP improvesthe teleoperation of rovers by providing a problem-solving toolbox to the OCU. It addresses two major issues: situation awareness and communication. Unexpected, autonomous action of the robot may cause operator insecurity and influences situation awareness in a negative way. The second challenge deals with communication and communication reliability between the operator and the robot. Issues concerning bandwidth or loss of communication impose constant risks, which need to be mitigated.
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26		-The expected outcome of the SAMPLE project is to provide data products like 3D maps, images, or special measurements shortly after the exploration task of a robot. Moreover, SAMPLE aims to provide sophisticated visualization and tools for better integration of the scientific capabilities of the rover into the daily exploration routine of the remote science support and the analog astronauts.
	26	+The expected outcome of the MEROP experiment is an improved teleoperation of robotic vehicles and the implementation of an effective visualization tool that support the flight planning team in the decision-making process.
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28		-To meet the experiment objectives, in-situ measurements and data collection will be improved by implementing a robotic arm. The level of autonomy can be adjusted by the analog astronaut. Implementing machine learning algorithms allows for improving the long-range navigation skills of the rover. To provide detailed insights on remote locations of interest to the analog astronauts and the remote science team, SAMPLE applies methods from photogrammetry and mapping.
	28	+To achieve experiment objectives, the MEROP team will implement a teleoperation interface, where the analog astronaut can choose between two interaction levels: Semi-autonomous teleoperation and direct teleoperation. Semi-autonomous teleoperation features indirect control of the robot using a virtual avatar and interface augmentation techniques. Direct teleoperation allows for the direct control of the robot to enhance situation awareness.
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