Gregory More

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Total Citations

133

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About

Dr. Gregory More is a pioneering roboticist whose visionary work has shaped the future of extraterrestrial construction. His primary research areas include autonomous robotics for space exploration, in-situ resource utilization, and the development of heavy machinery for lunar and planetary environments. Dr. More’s most influential contribution is his landmark 2002 paper, "Lunar base construction robots," which has garnered 133 citations. This work directly addressed President Bush’s call for a permanently manned lunar base, proposing a revolutionary shift from astronaut-driven bulldozers to autonomous robotic systems for moving lunar soil—a critical radiation shield. By envisioning robots that could operate without direct human control, Dr. More laid the technical and conceptual groundwork for sustainable off-world habitats. His research has become a cornerstone for subsequent NASA and international space agency mission planning, demonstrating profound impact in both robotics and space architecture. Dr. More’s foresight continues to inspire engineers and students aiming to build humanity’s first permanent home beyond Earth.