session 6-A5.3

Title

Human and Robotic Partnerships in Exploration - Joint session of the IAF Human Spaceflight and IAF Exploration Symposia

Description

This session seeks papers on new systems and technologies for current human spaceflight and exploration programmes, and the role of human and robotic partnerships in areas such as onboard robotic assistants, habitat / infrastructure construction support, human mobility support systems (e.g. EVA mobility aids, rovers); and robotic precursor activities to human spaceflights for test, validation, and demonstration of systems. This session also welcomes papers considering how the roles of humans, machines and intelligent systems are likely to evolve in the coming years and the corresponding impact on complex mission design, implementation, and operations.

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Dr. Christian Sallaberger, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation, Canada;

• Co-Chair: Mr. Mark Hempsell, The British Interplanetary Society, United Kingdom;

• Rapporteur: Mr. Marius Bach, DLR (German Aerospace Center), Germany;