Humans and robots in the geological exploration of planets

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The exploration of other planets will be achieved with the help of robots as the latter will be used to reconnoiter sites to gather information and accompany human beings in their exploration activity. Humans will do the thinking while robots will be made to follow human orders.

author: Ryder, Graham
Robots

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Robots vs. humans in space: both will be required

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The search for life's beginning and future is an endeavor that will need the cooperation of both man and robots. The use of recent developments in the field of robotics will help humans in their quest for even more knowledge as they venture into other worlds.

author: Schmidt, Greg, Hawes, Mike
Research, Life on other planets, Extraterrestrial life, Space biology, Exobiology, Research robots

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Virtual Presence: one step beyond reality

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A recent advancement in space technology involves the union of virtual reality and robotics in planetary geology. Earthbound human operators will be able control robots exploring the surface of the moon or another planet through virtual telepresence.

author: Budden, Nancy Ann
Innovations, Equipment and supplies, Virtual reality, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Robotics

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subjects list: Usage, Discovery and exploration, Planets
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