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Virtual Space Engineering Contests

This Contest Requires Virtual Robots to Fix Specific Problems

— August 19, 2016 — Tech
The Space Robotics Challenge is a fascinating new engineering contest that is designed to challenge the most talented and ambitious engineers around to contribute to coming up with systems, processes and technologies that could be drawn upon when humankind eventually starts colonizing Mars.

An initiative jointly put together by NASA as part of a collaboration with innovation organization NineSigma, this engineering contest's specific brief to participants is that they develop robots that are capable of substituting in for astronauts for certain hazardous tasks. The Space Robotics Challenge outlines specific tasks that virtual robots will have to be able to successfully carry out, and these range from being able to fix a solar panel to being able to identify and seal leaks.

This contest speaks to the growing importance of virtual robotic modelling in space exploration, with engineering robots holding great utility in that they can help model situations and help scientists better understand the best way forward.



Trend Themes
1. Virtual Robotics for Space Colonization - Virtual robotics contests are challenging engineers to develop systems and technologies for space exploration and colonization.
2. Hazardous Task Automation Through Virtual Robots - Engineering contests are requiring participants to create virtual robots that can substitute for astronauts in hazardous tasks.
3. Growing Importance of Virtual Robotic Modelling in Space Exploration - Virtual robotic modelling is becoming increasingly important for modeling space exploration situations and aiding scientists in decision-making.
Industry Implications
1. Space Exploration - The space exploration industry can benefit from the development of virtual robotic systems for hazardous tasks and modeling situations.
2. Robotics - The robotics industry can capitalize on the growing importance of virtual robotic modelling and the need for automation in hazardous tasks.
3. Innovation and Collaboration - Organizations such as NineSigma can aid in fostering innovation and collaboration between industries such as space exploration and robotics.
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