A sampling system includes a sampler, a projector, a camera, an arm, and a controller with the sampler, projector, and camera being located at the distal end of the arm. The projector projects a reference mark including a line with a predetermined shape onto a ground surface and the camera captures images of the projected mark. The controller is configured to obtain the size of the projected line based on the camera images. The controller adjusts the projector height position based on the line size and specifies a sampling point for inserting the sampler based on the camera images of the projected mark.

A sampling system includes a sampler, a projector, a camera, an arm, and a controller with the sampler, projector, and camera being located at the distal end of the arm. The projector projects a reference mark including a line with a predetermined shape onto a ground surface and the camera captures images of the projected mark. The controller is configured to obtain the size of the projected line based on the camera images. The controller adjusts the projector height position based on the line size and specifies a sampling point for inserting the sampler based on the camera images of the projected mark.

A spacecraft for the distribution of electrical energy to client craft at points situated in free space, in orbit and/or on a celestial body includes a main structure equipped with an electric thruster, with a chemical thruster and with a solar generator, a first fuel container for fuel intended for the electric thruster, and a second fuel container for fuel intended for the chemical thruster. The spacecraft is able to be modulated such that the main structure can be coupled/decoupled alternatively to/from the first container or the second container, the first container and the second container are able to be coupled/decoupled to/from one another, and the solar generator can be deployed or retracted.

A sampling method includes: obtaining topographical information about a predetermined wide area by using a first sensor on a work machine; selecting a candidate area within the wide area, the candidate area is less than an area of the wide area, and setting a movement route based on the information about the wide area, the movement route allows a distal end portion of an arm provided on the work machine to reach a preparation position without coming into contact with an obstacle, the preparation position being located above the candidate area; moving the distal end portion of the arm along the movement route to the preparation position, and obtaining topographical information about the candidate area by using a second sensor on the distal end portion of the arm; and specifying a sampling point based on the information about the candidate area and performing sampling at the specified sampling point.

A sampling method includes: obtaining topographical information about a predetermined wide area by using a first sensor on a work machine; selecting a candidate area within the wide area, the candidate area is less than an area of the wide area, and setting a movement route based on the information about the wide area, the movement route allows a distal end portion of an arm provided on the work machine to reach a preparation position without coming into contact with an obstacle, the preparation position being located above the candidate area; moving the distal end portion of the arm along the movement route to the preparation position, and obtaining topographical information about the candidate area by using a second sensor on the distal end portion of the arm; and specifying a sampling point based on the information about the candidate area and performing sampling at the specified sampling point.

The present disclosure relates to the field of robot technology, and discloses a spherical robot and a method of controlling the same. The spherical robot includes: a spherical shell, a spherical shell drive mechanism mounted inside the spherical shell to drive the spherical shell to spin about a center of sphere thereof, and a camera module. The spherical robot further includes a head shell in which the camera module is mounted, the head shell is located outside the spherical shell and is slideable along an outer surface of the spherical shell; and, the head shell is provided with a first magnetic component, the spherical shell drive mechanism is provided with a second magnetic component, and the first magnetic component is in a magnetic connection with the second magnetic component.

A remote rescue vehicle for an extraplanetary environment includes a vehicle body, a drive mechanism connected to the vehicle body to convey the vehicle across an extraplanetary environment, and one or more lifting arms operably connected to the vehicle body. The one or more lifting arms are configured to lift an incapacitated crew member into the vehicle body. A remote rescue vehicle system for an extraplanetary environment includes a remote rescue vehicle including a vehicle body, a drive mechanism connected to the vehicle body to convey the vehicle across an extraplanetary environment, and one or more lifting arms operably connected to the vehicle body. The one or more lifting arms are configured to lift an incapacitated crew member into the vehicle body. A control system is wirelessly connected to the remote rescue vehicle to control operation of the remote rescue vehicle.

A remote rescue vehicle for an extraplanetary environment includes a vehicle body, a drive mechanism connected to the vehicle body to convey the vehicle across an extraplanetary environment, and one or more lifting arms operably connected to the vehicle body. The one or more lifting arms are configured to lift an incapacitated crew member into the vehicle body. A remote rescue vehicle system for an extraplanetary environment includes a remote rescue vehicle including a vehicle body, a drive mechanism connected to the vehicle body to convey the vehicle across an extraplanetary environment, and one or more lifting arms operably connected to the vehicle body. The one or more lifting arms are configured to lift an incapacitated crew member into the vehicle body. A control system is wirelessly connected to the remote rescue vehicle to control operation of the remote rescue vehicle.

An exploration method includes: a step of exploring a natural resource on a satellite, a minor planet, or a planet; a step of acquiring the natural resource detected by the exploration; and a step of storing the acquired natural resource.

An exploration method includes: a step of exploring a natural resource on a satellite, a minor planet, or a planet; a step of acquiring the natural resource detected by the exploration; and a step of storing the acquired natural resource.