SENAV a riešenie autonómnych dronov
Optical navigation in unknown environment
In preparation for upcoming space explorations, our collaborative project SENAV focuses on developing advanced technologies for accurate landings and surface navigation on planetary bodies.
Our primary objective involves implementing smart algorithms and breakthrough technology for vision-based navigation, essential for scientific missions.
Navigation using cameras and sensors allows movement indoors and in environments without a GPS signal. The system orientates itself using visual points and can accurately determine its position.
OPTICAL NAVIGATION WITHOUT GPS
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Real-time scanning of the space allows for the creation of accurate 3D maps of the environment. These maps improve navigation and provide a detailed overview of the surroundings.
3D MAP GENERATION
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The drone performs missions independently without operator intervention. Intelligent algorithms control both route planning and flight progress.
AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT
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After completing its mission, the drone automatically returns to the charging station. This allows for long-term operation without the need for manual intervention.
Automatic charging
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Advanced sensors and algorithms enable safe movement even in unfamiliar environments. The system identifies obstacles in real time and adjusts the flight path accordingly.
AVOIDING OBSTACLES
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The technology can be used in warehouses, industrial facilities, and research projects. The same principles of autonomous navigation are also used in space applications.
Operation in various environments
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The future of space research and SENAV's experience
In the realm where dreams of exploring distant celestial bodies intertwine with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, our groundbreaking initiative embarks on a magical journey. SENAV, an acronym for Smart Space Exploration Navigation, signifies a momentous leap in space exploration missions. Focused on precision and safety, this initiative reshapes how we navigate orbiters, landers, space drones, and robots in the vast expanse of our universe.
At SENAV, we're enhancing on-board processing capabilities and developing smart algorithms tailored for a wide range of space missions. Our goal is to increase coverage of lunar and cratered body surfaces, improve position acquisition modes, and optimize portable processing software routines. Through our efforts, we accelerate initial mapping times and integrate low-latency robotics operating systems, ensuring efficient communication and navigation in unknown environments.
Mission unveiled
Our mission is clear: to enable breakthroughs in technologies and scientific instrumentation for space science and exploration. Picture a world where spacecraft autonomously operate, utilizing the target body as a navigation reference. From the vicinity of Earth and Moon to destinations like Mars, asteroids, or the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, our initiative pioneers a new era in space exploration.
Powerhouse of Expertise
In collaboration with esteemed partners like TTTech Computertechnik AG, iTUBS, and the renowned research center DLR, our consortium epitomizes expertise. Together, we shape the future of space exploration, leveraging collective knowledge to unlock the cosmos' deepest secrets.
SENAV project is funded by Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101082476.
Innovating cosmic exploration through collaboration
In the vast expanse of the universe, SENAV stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. With its groundbreaking technology and collaborative efforts, our initiative is poised to revolutionize space exploration, opening doors to new discoveries and expanding our knowledge of the cosmos.
As we navigates the stars with precision, it invites humanity to join in this extraordinary journey, where the wonders of the universe are within reach, and the possibilities are boundless.
Transforming space technology
SENAV is not just a project, it's a revolution. We're miniaturizing TTEthernet-switches and payload processing modules, making them usable in small space platforms. Our optimized software solutions and miniaturized hardware modules, validated through analogous tests, are pushing the boundaries of space technology. By incorporating state-of-the-art knowledge about our target bodies, SENAV is creating a pathway to safer landings and precise navigation in the cosmos.
