AI RESEARCH
Geometry-aided Vision-based Localization of Future Mars Helicopters in Challenging Illumination Conditions
arXiv CS.CV
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ArXi:2502.09795v3 Announce Type: replace Planetary exploration using aerial assets has the potential for unprecedented scientific discoveries on Mars. While NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity proved flight in Martian atmosphere is possible, future Mars rotorcraft will require advanced navigation capabilities for long-range flights. One such critical capability is Map-based Localization (MbL) which registers an onboard image to a reference map during flight to mitigate cumulative drift from visual odometry.