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3		-|**Acronym**|Hort3Space
4		-|**Description**|An automated multilevel cultivation prototype, equipped with cultivation specific full spectrum LED lights placed inside a sterile grow room in an inflatable self-erecting tent to evaluate cultivation performances, supporting the diet of the crew
5		-|**Principal Investigator (PI)**|Luca Nardi ~| [[luca.nardi@enea.it>>mailto:luca.nardi@enea.it]]
6		-|**Organisation** |ENEA-Biotechnology Laboratory, Casaccia Research Center
	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
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	8	+Jéssica Corujeira | [[jessica.corujeira@tecnico.ulisboa.pt>>mailto:jessica.corujeira@tecnico.ulisboa.pt]]
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	10	+Rodrigo Ventura | [[rodrigo.ventura@isr.tecnico.ulisboa.pt>>mailto:rodrigo.ventura@isr.tecnico.ulisboa.pt]]
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	12	+José Luís Silva | [[jlcsa@iscte-iul.pt>>mailto:jlcsa@iscte-iul.pt]]
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11	11	=== Summary ===
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18		-Future long-term space missions and human habitation on other planets such as Mars require a controlled ecological life-support system. Its purpose is to basically re-create a proper atmosphere, purify water and possibly sow seeds for astronauts to eat. These processes are ensured by photosynthetic algae and higher plants in a so-called “biological life support system” (BLSS).
	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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20		-Since the AMADEE-24 mission site mimics the harsh space environment, it is the perfect location to test such systems. Here, productive plant species shall be grown considering factors such as the absence of soil, shortage of water, limited space available.The experiment Hort3Space is therefore focusing on “microgreens” -leafy vegetables harvested as seedlings, highly acceptable by consumers as “Ready-To-Eat” (RTE) food. They are highly nutritious, hence an excellent source of vitamins and antioxidants.
	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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22		-The aim of this experiment is to develop and test innovative and autonomous cultivation systems that can grow fresh food with the minimum human intervention. This way, supply transportation for long-term missions can be reduced.
	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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24		-To realize this experiment, a sterile grow room in an inflatable self-erecting tent will be used to evaluate cultivation performances in extreme environments, simulating a planetary biological life support system (BLSS). It will be able to support the dietof the crew members of the analogue mission with fresh and highly nutritious, ready-to-eat vegetables. Additionally, the use of automated processes shall reduce analogue astronaut’s time required for cultivation task.
	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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