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  • 1Robotic Systems Lab, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

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Team CERBERUS won the DARPA Subterranean Challenge using a robotic system-of-systems. Their solution featured walking and flying robots with resilient autonomy, mapping, and navigation for underground exploration.

Area of Science:

  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Geological Exploration Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Monitoring

Background:

  • The DARPA Subterranean Challenge aimed to advance robotic capabilities for exploring complex underground environments.
  • Previous subterranean exploration methods were limited by safety concerns and technological constraints.
  • Autonomous systems are crucial for operating in hazardous and inaccessible terrains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the technologies and strategies employed by Team CERBERUS to win the DARPA Subterranean Challenge.
  • To showcase a novel robotic system-of-systems for subterranean exploration.
  • To demonstrate resilient autonomy and advanced navigation in complex underground settings.

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  • Development of a integrated robotic system-of-systems (CERBERUS) comprising walking and flying robots.

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  • Integration of advanced mapping and navigation algorithms for subterranean environments.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful deployment and operation of the CERBERUS system in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge finals.
    • Demonstration of robust performance in complex underground environments.
    • Achieved winning run, validating the system's effectiveness and technological advancements.

    Conclusions:

    • The CERBERUS system-of-systems provides a viable and effective solution for subterranean exploration.
    • Resilient autonomy, mapping, and navigation are key components for successful underground robotic missions.
    • The strategies and technologies presented offer a blueprint for future autonomous exploration systems.