Mission

The President's Vision for Space Exploration initiated the transformation of NASA's extraordinary capabilities. The goals of the new vision include advancement of U.S. scientific, security, and economic interests through a robust space exploration program which includes the goal of human exploration of planetary surfaces.

The Vision requires innovative multi-function structures, minimal resource use, and development of stand-alone and human-interfaced robotic capabilities. Our team has responded by developing ART (Addressable Reconfigurable Technology), as near-term Tetrahedral Walkers and Manipulators for lunar reconnaissance (ALMA/ALI) and as a more advanced mobile infrastructure for lunar exploration and exploitation (LARA) with applicability wherever extreme mobility is required on Earth.

Future ART structures will be capable of true autonomy using bilevel intelligence combining autonomic and heuristic aspects, acting as part of an Autonomous NanoTechnology Swarm (ANTS).

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