The CubeRover for Lunar Mobility as a Service

Explore the cutting-edge CubeRover technology for lunar exploration in this research seminar from the Paul G. Allen School's Winter 2021 series on the Internet of Robotics Things. Delve into the innovative design of the ultra-light, modular, and scalable commercial rover presented by Cédric Corpa De La Fuente, Rover Lead Avionics Engineer at Astrobotic. Learn about the CubeRover's unique approach, inspired by CubeSats, which offers a low-cost solution for payload developers worldwide. Discover how this technology supports diverse instrument packages in a standard form factor and can be customized to meet specific payload demands. Gain insights into the rover's structural, power, thermal, avionics, and software systems, as well as its potential impact on future lunar missions. The seminar covers a wide range of topics, including space computing, embedded systems in space, autonomous navigation, testing procedures, and current design challenges. Understand the complexities of lunar exploration, from battery temperature management to data rate considerations, and explore the future of Mobility as a Service on the Moon.

Intro
Welcome
Why the Moon
Future Missions Technology
Space Computing
Embedded Systems in Space
Astronav
Autonomous
Xcopter
Rocket
Slam
GPS
Can you hear them
Beyond the Moon
Astrobotic Papers
Terran Relative Navigation TRN
Test Fixture
Question
Simulations
Testing
Battery Temperature
Moon Ranger
Viper Rover
Moonbox
Updates
Control Room
Antennas
Cost
Orbits
Current Design
Data Rate