THE CIMON (CREW INTERACTIVE MOBILE COMPANION): GEOLOGICAL MAPPING OF THE MARTIAN TERRAIN

Artificial intelligence has engulfed our society ever since it was first introduced in our technology. This research seeks to provide clarity on the applications of artificial intelligence, and more specifically, the aerospace applications in their technologies. Artificial intelligence has been apparent in technologies such as virtual assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home. Technology that is similar to this would be the CIMON on the International Space Station, which assists those inhabiting the station. CIMON, or the Crew Interactive Mobile companion, is a virtual assistant that aids in everyday tasks for the astronauts. This research not only focuses on CIMON, but will also connect with programs that NASA has been working on. There is also artificial intelligence built into the rovers that NASA deploys out to Mars. The rovers themselves have AI to enhance their ability in collecting data about Mars, such as being able to identify and regulate their wellbeing with power. There is also their ability to adjust itself as it traverses the terrain of the red planet. A unit on the rover estimates the degree of tilt to ensure safe traveling along the surface with 3-axis information: vertical, horizontal, and yaw.