The concept is advanced of carrying out space based remote missions using a cooperative of low cost robot specialists rather than monolithic, multipurpose systems. A simulation is described wherein a control architecture for such a system of specialists is being investigated. Early results show such co-ops to be robust in the face of unforeseen circumstances. Descriptions of the platforms and sensors modeled and the beacon and retriever creatures that make up the co-op are included.
Document ID: 19900017987. Accession ID: 90N27303. NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, Fifth Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Space Applications; p 257-269.