Space Robotics Competence Centre
Space robotics represents a crucial frontier for the exploration and development of human activities in space.

This Centre of Competence is dedicated to the design, development and implementation of advanced robotic systems capable of operating in the extreme conditions of space, from microgravity to hostile planetary surfaces.

Our research and development areas include:
- Autonomous Planetary Rovers: Development of robotic vehicles capable of autonomously exploring planetary surfaces, equipped with advanced navigation and in situ analysis systems.
Robotic Arms for Space Operations: Creation of high-precision manipulators for on-orbit assembly, satellite maintenance and support of astronauts’ extra-vehicular activities.
Swarm Robotics for Collaborative Missions: Implementation of coordinated multi-robot systems for large-scale exploration and construction of space infrastructure.
Soft Robotics for Extreme Environments: Development of robots with flexible and adaptable structures, capable of operating in complex and unpredictable spatial environments.
Robotic Landing Systems: Design of autonomous landers for the exploration of celestial bodies with thin or absent atmospheres, such as asteroids and icy moons.
Robotics for In-Situ Production: Creation of robotic systems for the extraction and processing of extraterrestrial resources, supporting the creation of self-sufficient bases.
Human-Robot Interfaces for Space Operations: Developing technologies for smooth and intuitive collaboration between astronauts and robots in space, improving mission efficiency and safety.

