A survey on robot localization in extraterrestrial environments

Abstract

Localization plays a key role during autonomous operation of mobile robots in planetary exploration missions. It is a challenging task due to the uncertainty in the environment and limitations in communications. In this paper we discuss various technologies that can be considered for localization of robots in extraterrestrial environments and also analyze various methods that can be implemented using these technologies. After reviewing pros and cons of each method we finally suggest the best technique for localization considering the application of the robot.