Topics


  • Astronaut Training & Operations

    • Simulation environments for crew training, procedure rehearsal, and contingency planning
    • Simulation with real-time telemetry and mission data
    • Human performance assessment
    • Remote collaboration between humans
    • Cognitive load and usability studies
    • Intravehicular robotics


  • Human-Machine Interactions

    • Novel interfaces
    • Telepresence and situational awareness
    • Collaborative task execution
    • Human factors, psychology and tool trust


  • Digital Twins & Simulation for Systems Engineering

    • Spacecrafts, habitats, and robotic systems digital twins
    • Digital Shadows and real-time synchronization with physical systems
    • Visualization for system diagnostics, maintenance planning, and anomaly resolution
    • Robotic perception and planning
    • Use cases in orbital servicing


  • Planetary Surface Exploration

    • Mission planning, terrain analysis and related data
    • Surface navigation and path planning for astronauts and robots
    • Tools for geological sampling and scientific operations
    • Environmental conditions (lighting, gravity, dust)
    • Spacewalk design and operation


  • Cognitive & Decision-Making Support

    • Support to real-time decision-making in complex operational scenarios
    • Contextual and predictive assistance
    • Monitoring and procedural guidance interface


  • Collaborative Engineering & Remote Design Reviews

    • CAD models and system architectures analysis
    • Real-time annotation, simulation, and design iteration
    • Integration with engineering databases and version control systems
    • Applications in concurrent design facilities and mission planning
    • Lifecycle applications from design to decommissioning


  • Interaction Hardware & Technologies for Space Applications

    • Headsets and input devices for space-relevant constraints (mobility, lighting, gloves, microgravity)
    • Interaction paradigms for constrained environments
    • Sensor fusion and spatial tracking in confined or dynamic environments
    • Ergonomics and safety considerations for long-duration use
    • Standardisation and interoperability


  • Other simulation topics with interest for the Space Sector



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