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Acmattson3: Added location and meeting time.

2026-02-14T20:38:13Z

Added location and meeting time.

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	=== About Us ===		=== About Us ===
	The Aurora Robotics Team is a multidisciplinary group of students and faculty working on various projects aimed at advancing robotics technology for lunar operations. Our team collaborates with NASA and other partners through challenges and grants to explore solutions for challenges in lunar mining, habitat construction, and autonomous navigation.		The Aurora Robotics Team is a multidisciplinary group of students and faculty working on various projects aimed at advancing robotics technology for lunar operations. Our team collaborates with NASA and other partners through challenges and grants to explore solutions for challenges in lunar mining, habitat construction, and autonomous navigation.

			We are located in the University of Alaska Fairbanks' engineering building '''(ELIF/JUB) room 118'''. We meet every Thursday (usually even holidays/breaks!) at 1:00pm.

	=== Current Projects ===		=== Current Projects ===

Acmattson3 at 20:43, 4 July 2025

2025-07-04T20:43:13Z

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	== Welcome to the Aurora Robotics Wiki ==		== Welcome to the Aurora Robotics Wiki ==
	Welcome to the official wiki for '''Aurora Robotics''' at the University of Alaska Fairbanks! Our team focuses on the research, design, and development of autonomous robotics ~~solutions~~ for extreme environments, particularly ~~for lunar exploration and construction~~.		Welcome to the official wiki for '''Aurora Robotics''' at the University of Alaska Fairbanks! Our team focuses on the research, design, and development of autonomous robotics platforms (like [[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP]]) for extreme environments, particularly the Moon.

	=== About Us ===		=== About Us ===
	The Aurora Robotics Team is a multidisciplinary group of students and faculty working on various projects aimed at advancing robotics technology for lunar ~~infrastructure~~. Our team collaborates with NASA and other partners to explore solutions for challenges in lunar mining, habitat construction, and autonomous navigation.		The Aurora Robotics Team is a multidisciplinary group of students and faculty working on various projects aimed at advancing robotics technology for lunar operations. Our team collaborates with NASA and other partners through challenges and grants to explore solutions for challenges in lunar mining, habitat construction, and autonomous navigation.

	=== Current Projects ===		=== Current Projects ===

	* '''[[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP (Lunar, Autonomous, Modular, Platform)]]''': A ~~versatile,~~ modular robotic platform designed to serve as the "hands" of the LUMIN control system. LAMP is capable of executing a wide range of ~~construction and transport~~ tasks on the lunar surface~~. The current iteration focuses on building lunar garages and handling various infrastructure-related activities~~.		* '''[[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP (Lunar, Autonomous, Modular, Platform)]]''': A highly modular robotic platform designed to serve as the hands of the [[LUMIN]] control system. [[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP]] is being developed to be capable of executing a wide range of tasks on the lunar surface.
	* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations ~~managed by our team~~. LUMIN acts as the central command system, ~~integrating platforms like~~ LAMP to create a ~~seamless~~ operational network~~. Its adaptability~~ and ~~modularity allow for~~ managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource ~~allocation~~.		* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations. [[LUMIN]] acts as the central command system, using [[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP]] robots to create a functional operational network and managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource distribution.
	* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN built in Godot 4 used to ~~test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.~~		* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for [[LUMIN]] built in [https://godotengine.org/releases/4.4/ Godot 4.4] used to develop [[LUMIN]] software and test [[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP]] robot designs.
	* '''[[~~X-Hab 2025 NASA Proposal\|NASA X-Hab 2025~~]]~~:'''~~ A ~~modular robotic construction project~~. ~~We designed an arch~~, ~~hangar-like structure built from modular "L-Truss" segments. We successfully load tested a scale version and completed to-scale partial robotic assembly~~.

	=== Previous Projects ===		=== Previous Projects ===
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	=== Our Mission ===		=== Our Mission ===
	Our mission is to develop ~~cutting~~-~~edge~~ robotics solutions that address ~~the~~ challenges ~~of lunar exploration and construction~~. By building autonomous systems ~~like LAMP~~ and control networks ~~like~~ LUMIN, we aim to contribute to the advancement of human presence on the Moon and beyond.		Our mission is to develop largely open-source robotics solutions that address lunar challenges. By building autonomous systems and control networks ([[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP]] and [[LUMIN]]), we aim to contribute to the advancement of human presence on the Moon and beyond, and even in remote places here on Earth.

			==== Long Term, our vision is: ====

			# Drop off a few [[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP]] robots and some equipment in a remote location (on Earth, the Moon, or beyond).
			# Autonomously (through [[LUMIN]]) explore and begin developing basic infrastructure (cleared paths, basic equipment/structure setup).
			# Begin mining, refining, and preparing resources for expansion.
			# Build human-ready structures from the ground up.

			Due to the simplicity and modularity of [[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP]], our vision includes a point where a couple LAMP robots, with assisting equipment, can develop more LAMP robots, equipment, and infrastructure autonomously, potentially allowing us to remotely colonize entire planets, then their moons, then their star systems and beyond, just by sending a couple robots that way. Then, the LUMIN system can coordinate sending resources back to Earth or inhabited planets (from hard-to-inhabit locations), or humans can move right in (to more habitable locations).

	=== Get Involved ===		=== Get Involved ===
	We welcome students from all backgrounds to join the Aurora Robotics Team. ~~Whether you have~~ experience in robotics, programming, mechanical design, ~~or simply~~ an interest in anything you see here, ~~there is~~ a place for you in our team. Reach out to learn more about how you can get involved in our ~~exciting~~ projects!		We welcome students from all backgrounds to join the Aurora Robotics Team. Regardless of your experience in robotics, programming, mechanical design, if you have an interest in anything you see here, we can find a place for you on our team. Reach out to learn more about how you can get involved in our projects!

	~~=== Related Pages ===~~

	* [[LAMP\|LAMP (Lunar, Autonomous, Modular, Platform)]]
	* [[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]


	See more at [https://auroraroboticslab.com auroraroboticslab.com]		See more at [https://auroraroboticslab.com auroraroboticslab.com]

Acmattson3: Brought X-Hab 2025 up-to-date and clarified LUMINSim.

2025-07-03T19:30:10Z

Brought X-Hab 2025 up-to-date and clarified LUMINSim.

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	* '''[[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP (Lunar, Autonomous, Modular, Platform)]]''': A versatile, modular robotic platform designed to serve as the "hands" of the LUMIN control system. LAMP is capable of executing a wide range of construction and transport tasks on the lunar surface. The current iteration focuses on building lunar garages and handling various infrastructure-related activities.		* '''[[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP (Lunar, Autonomous, Modular, Platform)]]''': A versatile, modular robotic platform designed to serve as the "hands" of the LUMIN control system. LAMP is capable of executing a wide range of construction and transport tasks on the lunar surface. The current iteration focuses on building lunar garages and handling various infrastructure-related activities.
	* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations managed by our team. LUMIN acts as the central command system, integrating platforms like LAMP to create a seamless operational network. Its adaptability and modularity allow for managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource allocation.		* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations managed by our team. LUMIN acts as the central command system, integrating platforms like LAMP to create a seamless operational network. Its adaptability and modularity allow for managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource allocation.
	* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.		* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN built in Godot 4 used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.
	* '''[[X-Hab 2025 NASA Proposal\|NASA X-Hab 2025]]:''' ~~The current case study for the implementation of the LUMIN~~ and ~~LAMP systems~~.		* '''[[X-Hab 2025 NASA Proposal\|NASA X-Hab 2025]]:''' A modular robotic construction project. We designed an arch, hangar-like structure built from modular "L-Truss" segments. We successfully load tested a scale version and completed to-scale partial robotic assembly.

	=== Previous Projects ===		=== Previous Projects ===

Acmattson3 at 22:13, 27 June 2025

2025-06-27T22:13:06Z

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	* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations managed by our team. LUMIN acts as the central command system, integrating platforms like LAMP to create a seamless operational network. Its adaptability and modularity allow for managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource allocation.		* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations managed by our team. LUMIN acts as the central command system, integrating platforms like LAMP to create a seamless operational network. Its adaptability and modularity allow for managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource allocation.
	* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.		* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.
	* '''[[X-Hab 2025 NASA Proposal]]:''' The current case study for the implementation of the LUMIN and LAMP systems.		* '''[[X-Hab 2025 NASA Proposal\|NASA X-Hab 2025]]:''' The current case study for the implementation of the LUMIN and LAMP systems.

	=== Previous Projects ===		=== Previous Projects ===

Acmattson3: /* Related Pages */ Added auroraroboticslab.com

2025-06-27T21:46:17Z

Related Pages: Added auroraroboticslab.com

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	* [[LAMP\|LAMP (Lunar, Autonomous, Modular, Platform)]]		* [[LAMP\|LAMP (Lunar, Autonomous, Modular, Platform)]]
	* [[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]		* [[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]


			See more at [https://auroraroboticslab.com auroraroboticslab.com]

Acmattson3 at 22:18, 17 September 2024

2024-09-17T22:18:59Z

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	* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.		* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.
	* '''[[X-Hab 2025 NASA Proposal]]:''' The current case study for the implementation of the LUMIN and LAMP systems.		* '''[[X-Hab 2025 NASA Proposal]]:''' The current case study for the implementation of the LUMIN and LAMP systems.

			=== Previous Projects ===
			Check out [[Project_Archives\|the project archives page]] to see previous projects Aurora Robotics has done.

	=== Our Mission ===		=== Our Mission ===

Acmattson3: /* Get Involved */

2024-09-16T20:46:11Z

Get Involved

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	=== Get Involved ===		=== Get Involved ===
	We welcome students from all backgrounds to join the Aurora Robotics Team. Whether you have experience in robotics, programming, mechanical design, or simply an interest in ~~space exploration~~, there is a place for you in our team. Reach out to learn more about how you can get involved in our exciting projects!		We welcome students from all backgrounds to join the Aurora Robotics Team. Whether you have experience in robotics, programming, mechanical design, or simply an interest in anything you see here, there is a place for you in our team. Reach out to learn more about how you can get involved in our exciting projects!

	=== Related Pages ===		=== Related Pages ===

Frozenstiff: /* Current Projects */ added X-hab link, page needs to be built

2024-09-15T23:06:54Z

Current Projects: added X-hab link, page needs to be built

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	* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations managed by our team. LUMIN acts as the central command system, integrating platforms like LAMP to create a seamless operational network. Its adaptability and modularity allow for managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource allocation.		* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations managed by our team. LUMIN acts as the central command system, integrating platforms like LAMP to create a seamless operational network. Its adaptability and modularity allow for managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource allocation.
	* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.		* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.
			* '''[[X-Hab 2025 NASA Proposal]]:''' The current case study for the implementation of the LUMIN and LAMP systems.

	=== Our Mission ===		=== Our Mission ===

Frozenstiff: /* Current Projects */ fixed link that was a redirect

2024-09-15T22:33:24Z

Current Projects: fixed link that was a redirect

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	=== Current Projects ===		=== Current Projects ===

	* [[~~LAMP~~\|~~'''~~LAMP (Lunar, Autonomous, Modular, Platform)''']]: A versatile, modular robotic platform designed to serve as the "hands" of the LUMIN control system. LAMP is capable of executing a wide range of construction and transport tasks on the lunar surface. The current iteration focuses on building lunar garages and handling various infrastructure-related activities.		* '''[[L.A.M.P: Lunar, Autonomous, Modular Platform\|LAMP (Lunar, Autonomous, Modular, Platform)]]''': A versatile, modular robotic platform designed to serve as the "hands" of the LUMIN control system. LAMP is capable of executing a wide range of construction and transport tasks on the lunar surface. The current iteration focuses on building lunar garages and handling various infrastructure-related activities.
	* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations managed by our team. LUMIN acts as the central command system, integrating platforms like LAMP to create a seamless operational network. Its adaptability and modularity allow for managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource allocation.		* '''[[LUMIN\|LUMIN (LUnar Mining and Infrastructure Network)]]''': The overarching control software for all lunar operations managed by our team. LUMIN acts as the central command system, integrating platforms like LAMP to create a seamless operational network. Its adaptability and modularity allow for managing tasks ranging from autonomous construction to resource allocation.
	* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.		* '''[[LUMINSim]]''': A lunar robotic simulator for LUMIN used to test and refine autonomous robot designs, guiding the development of platforms like LAMP for lunar operations.

Lawlor: "Made in Paint" -> "Made in Inkscape".

2024-09-15T18:51:43Z

"Made in Paint" -> "Made in Inkscape".

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	[[File:Original Aurora Robotics Lab Logo.png\|alt=The original Aurora Robotics Lab logo, made in Paint.\|thumb\|The original Aurora Robotics Lab logo, made in ~~Paint~~.]]		[[File:Original Aurora Robotics Lab Logo.png\|alt=The original Aurora Robotics Lab logo, made in Paint.\|thumb\|The original Aurora Robotics Lab logo, made in Inkscape.]]

	== Welcome to the Aurora Robotics Wiki ==		== Welcome to the Aurora Robotics Wiki ==