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    \nPlanetary, Orbital, Aerial and Ground Robotics<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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    The new space age relies on advanced technology for its breakthroughs \u2013 with robotics at its very core.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      \nA collaborative, multidisciplinary team experienced in supporting close-to-market and market-ready solutions in the space sector.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      SpaceR conducts research in autonomous planetary and orbital robotics for space exploration, in-situ resource utilisation and orbital servicing. In addition, the group also focuses on aerial and ground robotics and multi-robot cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            \nProf. Miguel OLIVARES-MENDEZ<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

            Associate Professor of Space Robotics, Head of the SpaceR Research Group<\/p>\n\n

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            \nDr. Carol MARTINEZ LUNA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

            Assistant Professor, Deputy Head of the SpaceR Research Group<\/p>\n\n

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