Antyanta Bangunharcana

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Antyanta Bangunharcana is a leading researcher in planetary robotics, specializing in visual SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) for autonomous construction in extreme extraterrestrial environments. His work addresses the critical challenge of enabling robots to build infrastructure on the Moon and Mars, where traditional mapping methods fail due to harsh conditions. His most cited paper (35 citations) introduces a visual SLAM-based robotic mapping method for planetary construction, leveraging recent discoveries of water-ice and lava tubes to support long-term human exploration. Expanding on this, his second major contribution (12 citations) tackles illumination-variant environments at planetary construction sites, developing robust mapping approaches for semiautonomous teleoperation in low-light, high-contrast conditions. Bangunharcana’s research is pivotal for site preparation and infrastructure emplacement, providing the high-detail 3D maps essential for construction planning and management. His work bridges robotics, computer vision, and space exploration, offering practical solutions for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and base construction. With a growing citation impact, Bangunharcana is shaping the future of autonomous planetary construction, enabling humanity’s next giant leap into the solar system.