Abstract
We explore the use of a rover robot carrying an electric field
mill for ground-based atmospheric electricity measurement. The robot
platform includes a 2D LiDAR and stereo image camera for terrain mapping, with the aim of generating new insights into atmospheric electricity processes. Initial teleoperated experiments allowed for the plotting of
measured voltages on a map using GNSS. We plan to explore the possibility of cooperative 3D mapping behaviours in a ‘sparse swarm’ configuration of around six robots, with expert-in-the-loop oversight. Ultimately,
we intend for this research to inform opportunities in atmospheric electricity research on other planets, such as Mars.
mill for ground-based atmospheric electricity measurement. The robot
platform includes a 2D LiDAR and stereo image camera for terrain mapping, with the aim of generating new insights into atmospheric electricity processes. Initial teleoperated experiments allowed for the plotting of
measured voltages on a map using GNSS. We plan to explore the possibility of cooperative 3D mapping behaviours in a ‘sparse swarm’ configuration of around six robots, with expert-in-the-loop oversight. Ultimately,
we intend for this research to inform opportunities in atmospheric electricity research on other planets, such as Mars.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 25 Sept 2023 |
| Event | 24th Towards Autonomous Robotics Systems (TAROS) Conference - Cambridge, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Sept 2023 → 15 Sept 2023 Conference number: 24 |
Conference
| Conference | 24th Towards Autonomous Robotics Systems (TAROS) Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | TAROS |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Cambridge |
| Period | 13/09/23 → 15/09/23 |