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ATHLETE as a Mobile ISRU and Regolith Construction PlatformThe All-Terrain Hex-Limbed Extra-Terrestrial Explorer (ATHLETE) robotic mobility platform can provide precision positioning and mobility for site preparation and regolith construction needs. ATHLETE is a multi-use platform designed to use swap-out tools and implements that can be applied to any number of tasks that need precision limb manipulation or mobility. Major capabilities include off-loading habitats, transporting surface assets, robotically assembling outposts from multiple mission manifests, and supporting science and technology objectives. This paper describes conceptual approaches for supporting NASA regolith construction research, such as additive construction, modular brick and panel factory, and mobile ISRU platform.
Document ID
20170007096
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Howe, A. Scott
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Wilcox, Brian
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Barmatz, Martin
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Voecks, Gerald
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 1, 2017
Publication Date
April 11, 2016
Subject Category
Cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
Space Sciences (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: ASCE Earth and Space 2016 Conference
Location: Orlando, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: April 11, 2016
End Date: April 15, 2016
Sponsors: American Society of Civil Engineers
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
human spaceflight
additive construction

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