Clarification on Payload Test

General
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Hello everyone,

As we are preparing for the upcoming Payload Test, I wanted to clarify a few points regarding the expected setup — especially since the test will not be conducted on the Mars Yard.
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Given that Autonomous Navigation is one of the available payload options, could you please confirm the following:

  • What will be the environment or setup for the test in place of the Mars Yard?
  • If ArUco markers are part of the test, how many are expected to be placed?
  • Would there be anomaly present?
  • Are we required to detect, identify, and autonomously navigate to these markers as part of the task?

This would help us better understand the scope of the test and prepare our navigation pipeline and behavior accordingly.

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Solid questions!

  1. For the ROS Test it will be the same parking lot you’ve seen earlier. For the Payload Test we hope to secure an outdoor area with a couple of obstacles that are not really in the same vibe as the Marsyard unfortunately. Our main goal would be to secure a place where you can test safety features (like the flip-over protection, so a couple of hills maybe)
  2. ArUco markers will most likely be present at that time (we have not yet started manufacturing them but all the technical data is finalized). We hope that the same number as in the Finals will be available (exact number should be in the Technical Handbook - correct me if I’m wrong)
  3. Yes, we plan on some anomalies to be present (but definitely there won’t be a comple set of them - we want to leave at least some surprise for the Finals)
  4. Up to you. We want you to come with a reasonable plan for a test (ideally filling the whole time slot) and executing it. The amount of work planned for such test would need to be based on may factors, even your own level of preparedness at that point