Space Robotics & Automation

Addresses the design, development, and deployment of robotic systems for space applications, including exploration, maintenance, and manufacturing. Sessions explore AI-driven automation, autonomous navigation, and human-robot collaboration in extreme environments.

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Viral Moments

Find your space passion!

Igniting Passion: The Power of Zero Robotics

Autonomous self-assembly

Build Massive Space Structures with Robotics

Key Quotes

“But thermal cameras are robust and when coupled with visible cameras, that gives us a really reliable way on smaller platforms to do this kind of navigation.”

Space Navigation's Dark Secret: How We See the Unseen!

Chapters

Space Innovation Secrets: What MIT's SSL Taught the World

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MIT's Secret Lab: How Students Built Tech for JWST & Mars!

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Articles

Navigating the Unknown: How Visible-Thermal Fusion Illuminates Space's Darkest Corners

In the vast expanse of space, where orbital mechanics dictate rapid transitions between blinding sunlight and complete darkness, navigating around unknown objects presents a formidable challenge. Eric Elias, a master's student in aerospace controls, unveiled a groundbreaking solution at SpaceTech 2026: visible-thermal image fusion, a technology poised to revolutionize how we interact with space objects, even when they're shrouded in shadow.

Sessions