The Radiation Problem
Acute and chronic exposure to radiation can increase risks to astronaut health and well being.
The Solution
A cost-effective prewalk robotic mission that autonomously fabricates radiation shield components for generating localized magnetospheres in order to deflect cosmic radiation and enhance well-being of astronauts and biological habitability on Mars.
How We Built It
Using design thinking and concept maps, the team collaboratively ideated the solution to meet the end goal of reducing radiation impacts on astronauts. Feasibility and Risk Analysis of fabricating the radiation shield components was utilized from a human-system integration perspective. The tools and techniques used include the following:
- Design-thinking
- Concept-maps
- Idea-visualization
- Analytical-hierarchical-processing
- Systems-thinking
- Human-system-integration
Challenges Encountered
The breadth and technical complexity of the system. For example, the goal setting tangible interactive system (TIS) integrated with Augmented Reality, which is illustrated below.
Accomplishments that we’re proud of
Ideation of an end-to-end system with a process that was validated by the Buzz Aldrin VR story.
Lessons Learned
The journey to Mars will take extraordinary innovation and engineering.
What’s next for Mass Production of Radiation Shields In Situ
Derivation of high level requirements that can be tested on earth first.
Troy W.
Troy's research focuses on the human-centered design and development of cognitive augmentation technologies that enhance knowledge work. Barbados' national expert for mobile innovation under the World Summit Awards, Troy has been board-certified as an associate human factors professional.