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The ability to reliably and accurately transmit optical-frequency laser signals through Earth’s turbulent atmosphere has the potential to revolutionise remote operations in space and on earth, by offering drastic increases in capability from wireless communications to precise positioning and time synchronisation.  Free-space optical communication has many advantages over traditional radio-frequency communication, including orders-of-magnitude greater data …

Free-space optical communications, positioning, and timing for next-generation remote operations in space and on earth Read More »

The talk will discuss how NASA flight qualified a commercial smartphone for use on a human-rated spacecraft (the ISS) and how that became the foundation of three free-flying robots permanently installed on the ISS and used regularly.  The talk will conclude on how the strategies used and high levels of risk acceptance catalysed significant reductions …

From commercial off the shelf to fully space qualified: examples and strategies for accelerated flight heritage Read More »

In this dynamic and visionary panel discussion, industry leaders from diverse sectors will converge to explore the transformative potential of robotics in optimizing production, maximizing profits, enhancing safety, and offering sustainable solutions. With the backdrop of the inspiring presentation on robotics’ journey from space to energy, this panel will envision a future where robotics-driven innovations …

RoboNomics: Cultivating an interdisciplinary future of productivity, profitability, safety, and sustainability Read More »