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Check out this incredible photograph of Rover 'MarkX Dhruva', designed and developed by Team RoverX for the International Rover Challenge (IRC) 2025! The judges have selected this photo for the Social Media Bonus Task. The winner will be determined by the number of likes received on this post within 72 hours of its posting. So, if you like the design, please double-tap! The International Rover Challenge (IRC) by the Space Robotics Society is a competition that challenges university students to conceptualize, design, develop, and operate a next-generation space rover that can assist astronauts and perform specific missions in simulated Mars conditions. The objective of the competition is to provide students with a real-world interdisciplinary engineering experience that combines practical engineering skills with soft skills such as business planning and project management. #SpaceRoboticsSociety #SPROS #SpaceRobotics #IRC #RoverChallenge #InternationalRoverChallenge #IRC2025 #SprosWeek

Check out this incredible photograph of Rover 'PHOENIX Alpha', designed and developed by Team MIST Mongol Barota for the International Rover Challenge (IRC) 2025! The judges have selected this photo for the Social Media Bonus Task. The winner will be determined by the number of likes received on this post within 72 hours of its posting. So, if you like the design, please double-tap! The International Rover Challenge (IRC) by the Space Robotics Society is a competition that challenges university students to conceptualize, design, develop, and operate a next-generation space rover that can assist astronauts and perform specific missions in simulated Mars conditions. The objective of the competition is to provide students with a real-world interdisciplinary engineering experience that combines practical engineering skills with soft skills such as business planning and project management. *** #SpaceRoboticsSociety #SPROS #SpaceRobotics #IRC #IRC2025 #RoverChallenge #InternationalRoverChallenge #SprosWeek

WATCH: https://lnkd.in/ezyA5HxU As NASA gears up for its first Moon mission in over 50 years, MIT engineers are stepping in with a groundbreaking solution: Supernumerary Robotic Limbs (SuperLimbs)! These innovative, wearable robotic limbs are designed to help astronauts recover from falls quickly and efficiently, conserving their energy for vital tasks. Originally developed for heavy manufacturing, these SuperLimbs now extend from a backpack integrated with an astronaut's life-support system. Tested in restrictive clothing mimicking spacesuits, this tech promises to revolutionize how astronauts move and work on the Moon. We are excited to see these advancements in action as technology is shaping the future of space exploration. 🛰️ Ready to join the future of aerospace? Learn about our apprenticeship program and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-QECFHk Via Thomas.Net, Andy Szal

✈️ Top 10 Aerospace Engineering Fellowships for 2025   1. **Next-Generation Spacecraft Fellowship**    *Date:* February 2025    *Details:* Supports groundbreaking research in spacecraft design and propulsion. 2. **Aerospace Green Technologies Fellowship**    *Date:* April 2025    *Details:* Focused on eco-friendly aviation technologies. 3. **Hypersonics and High-Speed Flight Fellowship**    *Date:* May 2025    *Details:* Funds projects in hypersonic vehicle development and flight dynamics. 4. **Global Satellite Systems Fellowship**    *Date:* June 2025    *Details:* Supports innovations in satellite communication and navigation. 5. **Unmanned Aerial Systems Fellowship**    *Date:* July 2025    *Details:* Dedicated to advancing drone technologies and autonomous systems. 6. **Space Exploration Robotics Fellowship**    *Date:* August 2025    *Details:* Focuses on robotics for planetary exploration missions. 7. **Advanced Aerodynamics Fellowship**    *Date:* September 2025    *Details:* Funds research on aerodynamics for next-gen aircraft. 8. **Sustainable Aviation Fuels Fellowship**    *Date:* October 2025    *Details:* Encourages research in alternative fuels for aviation. 9. **Aerospace Computational Modeling Fellowship**    *Date:* November 2025    *Details:* Supports AI and ML in simulating aerospace systems. 10. **Global Pioneers in Aerospace Fellowship**    *Date:* December 2025    *Details:* Offers funding for cutting-edge aerospace innovations. #AerospaceEngineering #SpaceTechnology #Hypersonics #SatelliteInnovation #DroneTechnology #SpaceExploration #AdvancedAerodynamics #SustainableAviation #AerospaceResearch #AIinAerospace #AviationFuels #EngineeringFellowships #Fellowships2025 #CareerInAerospace #AerospaceInnovation

Alright, let’s get real about GITAI — Torrance’s own robotic rebellion in space tech. They just racked up another $15.5M in a Series B extension, pushing their total to a cool $60.5M, and it’s not just loose change. Sho Nakanose, the mastermind CEO, and Toyotaka Kozuki, PhD, the robotics wizard CTO, have taken this crew from Tokyo’s tech alleys to California’s aerospace turf, aiming to make space operations a hundred times cheaper. Yeah, you heard that right—a hundred times. That’s not some shy ambition; that’s rewiring the whole space game. Now, Gitai isn’t rolling out your everyday robots. We’re talking Inchworms crawling through space stations, Lunar Rover R1.5 getting ready to leave its tracks on the Moon, robotic satellites that just might make human repairs a thing of the past, and EVA/IVA bots built to handle zero-g chaos. These aren’t half-baked prototypes; they’re AS9100 and NIST SP800-171 certified—meaning they’ve got the green light for the toughest missions the cosmos can throw at them. And if NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are already knocking, you know it’s not just hype. They’re diving into Gitai’s tech for the ISS, and that’s not some demo reel; it’s live testing, no safety net. Next up? Gitai’s eyeing lunar infrastructure. That’s right, they’re not just building tech—they’re getting ready to lay the groundwork for life on other planets. They’ve got investors like Maezawa Fund Inc., Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co.,Ltd., and Tycoon Capital Group betting on it, too. Let’s face it, Gitai is the punk rock act in a classical world of space giants. They’re scrappy, they’re smart, and they’re rewriting the script. And if you’re still thinking space robotics belongs to the old school, take a seat because the real innovators just landed. #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Robotics #AerospaceTurf (LOL - get it) #SpaceOperations #LunarTech #Technology #Innovation #VentureCapital #StartupCapital #TechEcosystem #StartupEcosystem #Aerospace #Startups

🌟🤖 KuupKulgur at Robotex International 2024: A Robotic Weekend! 🤖🌟 This weekend, the KuupKulgur team proudly showcased our Lunar rover at the Robotex International Expo Area in Tallinn! 🛠️✨ Visitors had the chance to learn about the technologies behind KuupKulgur, and get hands-on experience handling the rover and its digital twin in our simulation environment. It was amazing to connect with fellow robotics enthusiasts, students, and industry experts while sharing our passion for space exploration! 🌌🚀 The enthusiasm and curiosity from the Robotex community truly encouraged us and reminded us why we’re on this mission to the Moon. And a special thank you to Nathan Metsala for bringing us there! A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, ask questions, or simply admire KuupKulgur! And a special thank you to Nathan Metsala for bringing us there! Your support fuels our journey towards making Lunar exploration a reality. 🌕💡   Let’s continue inspiring the next generation of space innovators! 🚀 Upwards and onwards! 💫 Tartu Observatory University of Tartu #KuupKulgur #Robotex2024 #SpaceExploration #LunarRover #EstonianTech #TartuObservatory #Robotics

What a whirlwind and fruitful year 2024 has been! It was all about team work with unending robot field tests and attending multiple conferences to present our work. Here are some highlights: - conducted multiple field tests at JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency ISAS facilities as part of the #Moonshot project - more outdoor field tests for heterogeneous rovers - worked with IITGN Robotics team on some cool space robotics projects - won the International Astronautical Federation Emerging Space Leaders Award & selected as panelist at the Next Generation Plenary - presented our work to the Ambassador of India in Japan #IndiainJapan - Spoke at the JAPAN STUDENT SERVICES ORGANIZATION MEXT Scholars Association event to the new incoming MEXT scholars about building a successful career in Japan -Presented our work #ICRA Yokohama, #CASE Bari, #IAC Milan, and first ever IEEE iSpaRo 2025 is going to be a year of major professional changes and I can’t wait to see how it transpires. Meanwhile, enjoy the holiday video featuring few of our robots from the Space Robotics Lab. 🎄🎊 #spacerobotics #japan #moonshot2050

New laboratory to strengthen development of Danish robotic technology for space. Robust robot arms and dust-proof, self-driving vehicles. Robots for space require something special to be able to perform their task. The Technological Institute is inaugurating a new robotics laboratory in Odense, the Space Robotics Lab, which will strengthen Danish development in the field. - Space exploration has really picked up speed in recent years. In this connection, Danish space companies are experiencing greater demand, and we want to support the development by being able to offer advice and testing of robotic technology and materials - and in this way give Danish robotics the best cards in hand for future space missions, says Director Henrik Jacobsen, who heads the center from the Danish Teknologisk Institut. The Danish Technological Institute has already been part of the development of a robotic arm for collecting soil and rock samples on Mars as part of the ESA contribution to the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration-led Mars Sample Return mission, and the Institute is currently developing a protective covering - a so-called smart skin - for robot arms, which will pave the way for more robots in space. #robots #robotics #space #spacetechnology #electronics

HEBI Robotics has just secured a $150,000 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration SBIR Phase I grant to develop their modular robotic building blocks! What makes the HEBI Platform so unique is it allows users to design robots for a wide range of environments, from underwater to space using modular components. This grant will push their tech further, enabling the creation of space-rated robotic systems that can move from lab prototypes to actual deployment in space missions. HEBI’s ability to streamline robot development without requiring deep technical expertise is game-changing. These adaptable, "Lego-like" building blocks are set to transform space exploration and terrestrial applications. Making it easier than ever for companies to integrate robotics into their companies. If your company is looking to secure similar grants or push the boundaries of robotics innovation, you need the best talent on your team. At Cubiq Recruitment, we specialize in connecting you with the top robotics engineers in the field to make these groundbreaking projects a reality. Let’s build something remarkable together! #Grant #ModularRobots #Robotics #AI

On Friday evening QUT (Queensland University of Technology) had a special ceremony, where Yuggera Elder and Traditional Owner, Gaja Kerry Charlton, gifted the name Yandiwanba, to the new QUT Space Technology Precinct. You can read QUT's VC and President Prof Margaret Sheil AO's account of the event here: https://lnkd.in/dMrTQkZ9 And A. Prof Thierry Peynot's: https://lnkd.in/dMHXu4vD, who led QUT's role in an Australian Research Council Linkage Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities grant led by Andrew Dempster at UNSW that partially funded this facility. It's also a massive, multi-year effort to get this off the ground and a huge acknowledgement to the many key people within and outside of QUT who have worked so hard. The facility will enable so much exciting research not just in space robotics but also in augmented reality, space science (for example see David Flannery's team with NASA) and related areas. Research done in space areas will benefit non-space areas, and research done in other domains will form the foundation of research further specialized for the space domain... Another benefit of it is engagement and outreach - amongst many opportunities, it gives people who are not necessarily experienced field roboticists a chance to experience "hands on" what it's like for a robot to traverse challenging terrain and craters. Tele-operating one of the many platforms managed and brought along by QUT's Research Engineering Team through off-road terrain, replete with craters, is something you can't really describe but need to do to get a visceral feel for what it's like. It was great to see so many of the guests present have a try, cheered on by their colleagues. Now imagine the extra challenge of a rover doing it, with long communication latencies on the moon, or Mars, or even fully autonomously, in a very challenging environment, and even trying to remotely "unbog" a platform hundreds of thousands or millions of km away! In the video you can see some of the robots - including the amazing QUT Robotics Club's Perseus rover, fresh off 4th place in the Australian Rover Challenge, who now have a local facility to test in, at work, as well as many of the other technologies and platforms, including the drones that are deployed in one of the most extreme environments still on earth, Antarctica, as part of the Securing Antarctica's Envrionmental Future project with Felipe Gonzalez, Julian Galvez-Serna, Juan Sandino and others. There will be a larger celebration of this precinct in the coming months, and thanks to everyone who's expressed such excitement in getting the chance to visit. #AustralianSpaceAgency #QUT #LunarTestbedFacility #rovers #robot #robotics #robots #navigation #mapping #perception #offroad #traversability #positioning #localization #tracking #exploration #research #QUT #LIEF Music from Suno.AI Andrew Keir Ana Deletic Clinton Fookes Ian O'Hara Firuz Zare Genevieve Hughes Niko Sünderhauf Selen Turkay John Byron Garima Samvedi