ISS Robotic Student ProgrammingThe SPHERES facility is a set of three free-flying satellites launched in 2006. In addition to scientists and engineering, middle- and high-school students program the SPHERES during the annual Zero Robotics programming competition. Zero Robotics conducts virtual competitions via simulator and on SPHERES aboard the ISS, with students doing the programming. A web interface allows teams to submit code, receive results, collaborate, and compete in simulator-based initial rounds and semi-final rounds. The final round of each competition is conducted with SPHERES aboard the ISS. At the end of 2017 a new robotic platform called Astrobee will launch, providing new game elements and new ground support for even more student interaction.
Document ID
20160010346
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Barlow, J. (SGT, Inc. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Benavides, J. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Hanson, R. (Millennium Engineering and Integration Co. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Cortez, J. (Millennium Engineering and Integration Co. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Le Vasseur, D. (Millennium Engineering and Integration Co. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Soloway, D. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Oyadomari, K. (SGT, Inc. Moffett Field, CA, United States)