Abstract
Space environ ment is inherently hostile and dangerous for astronauts. Since extra -vehicu lar activity (EVA ) should be limited or assisted as much as possible, the significant role of robot ic systems is of notable relevance. Tele-navigation of ground rovers in hostile and unknown environments is one of the applicable p roblems for modern planetary exp loration missions. Pilots involved in these missions should be supported with intelligent and adaptive Hu man-Machine Interfaces (HM Is) able to guarantee a high level of situation awareness and an affordable mental workload. This paper aims to illustrate the approach used to design, test and assess a Remote Control Station (RCS) fo r ground missions . The RCS is used to remotely operate a 4-wheel drive scaled vehicle, representing a min i-rover for space exp loration. The complete system includes the control station and the vehicle, all based on off-the-shelf components. The rover is used as a tool to assess operators situation awareness provided through the Graphic User Interface (GUI). This research activity is part of the project STEPS - a research project co-financed by Pied mont Region.
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