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space-exploration3 days ago•54 min saved

Perseverance gets onboard GPS-like localization for autonomous Mars driving

NASA’s Perseverance now uses an onboard system called Mars Global Localization to pin down its exact position on Mars by matching panoramic images to orbital terrain maps, achieving accuracy of about 25 centimeters. This allows the rover to navigate more autonomously and travel farther without Earth-based guidance, building on AI-driven planning and reducing reliance on ground control.

via Space|

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space7 days ago•6 min saved

Perseverance Gains GPS-like Self-Localization on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover can now determine its precise location on Mars autonomously using Mars Global Localization, matching navigation camera panoramas to orbital imagery in about two minutes to pinpoint its position within roughly 25 centimeters. This enables longer, safer drives without Earth-based input, complements existing auto-navigation, and signals broader use of onboard AI for future missions including lunar exploration.

via NASA (.gov)|

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