Smart Reconfigurable All Terrain Multi-Mission microRover (KAPVIK)
KAPVIK is one of the Canadian Space Agency’s two science microRovers. It is designed to be operated in conjunction with larger rovers, and can even be tethered to them and lowered into otherwise inaccessible areas.
KAPVIK is a fully autonomous rover that can drive itself over to a selected location, use its robotic arm to dig a trench, scoop up samples and deposit them in the collection cans located on either of its “shoulders”.
Key KAPVIK features include:
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A rocker-bogie chassis design with dynamic traction control
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Robotic mast
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in locked position: provides support for the stereo vision navigation sensors
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in unlocked position: provides a four degrees of freedom robotic arm with interchangeable end effector
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Multi-spectral imaging UV-Vis/IR sensors for in situ analysis and 2-D mapping of mineralogy, water/ice content and planetary resources
Specifications
| Size (L x W x H) | 0.85 x 0.78 x 1.21 | m |
| Mass | 41 | kg |
| Speed | 0.1 | km/h |
| Powered by | Electrical power Batteries recharged by on-board solar panels (40 W) |
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| TRL | 6 - Validated in relevant field - Remote operations as part of the Mars Methane Analogue Mission |
Partners
MPB Communications Inc., Carleton University, Ryerson University, UTIAS, MDA, University of Winnipeg, Xiphos Technologies
MPB Contribution
Project prime, responsible for the design, integration, and testing
Missions
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Target destination: Moon (CABLE Canadian American British Lunar Explorer)