REALMS2 -- Resilient Exploration And Lunar Mapping System 2 -- A Comprehensive Approach
Dave van der Meer, Lo\"ick P. Chovet, Gabriel M. Garcia, Abhishek Bera, Miguel A. Olivares-Mendez

TL;DR
REALMS2 is a resilient multi-robot lunar mapping system utilizing ROS 2 and vSLAM, demonstrated in field tests to effectively map lunar-like terrains despite communication challenges.
Contribution
The paper introduces a comprehensive multi-robot exploration framework with robust communication and mapping capabilities for planetary prospection.
Findings
Mapped 60% of the test area during field trials.
Handled communication delays and blackouts effectively.
Demonstrated in a realistic extraterrestrial environment.
Abstract
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) created the Space Resources Challenge to invite researchers and companies to propose innovative solutions for Multi-Robot Systems (MRS) space prospection. This paper proposes the Resilient Exploration And Lunar Mapping System 2 (REALMS2), a MRS framework for planetary prospection and mapping. Based on Robot Operating System version 2 (ROS 2) and enhanced with Visual Simultaneous Localisation And Mapping (vSLAM) for map generation, REALMS2 uses a mesh network for a robust ad hoc network. A single graphical user interface (GUI) controls all the rovers, providing a simple overview of the robotic mission. This system is designed for heterogeneous multi-robot exploratory missions, tackling the challenges presented by extraterrestrial environments. REALMS2 was used during the second field test of the…
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