Sharjah24: Coinciding with the rapid changes in the field of leading technologies and Information systems, the planetarium department at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Science and Technology (SAASST) of the University of Sharjah (UoS) organised a scientific workshop entitled “The Martian Rover” over three days, presented by Marwan Shwaiki, Deputy General Director for Planetarium and Space Exhibition, and Ahmad Salahudeen, Scientific Guide at the Planetarium and Exhibitions.
The workshop addressed the importance of artificial intelligence in spacecraft design and the process of building, assembling and programming the microelectronic components of the Martian Rover.
During the first day of the workshop, participants explored Chassis components, identified some types of motors such as the servo and stepper motors, and were able to build the Chassis and install the various parts of the vehicle manually using soldering tools by connecting each component to the electronic chip board (Arduino).
On the second day, participants successfully built the robot in which they assembled the micro-electronic components of the Martian Rover then coded and tested it on the third day to simulate roaming on Mars to perform various tasks such as avoiding obstacles and navigating easily. All of this is within the framework of providing a model of the Martian environment that reflects the topography of one of the regions on the Red Planet.
Mr. Marwan Shwaiki pointed that this workshop comes throughout the framework of SAASST’s eagerness to organize scientific lectures and workshops presented by specialized scientists and researchers to enhance the capabilities of individuals who are passionate about astronomy, space sciences, artificial intelligence, and provide all tools necessary to develop their skills and enrich their knowledge.
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