AI Seminar Series: Dr. Kiri L. Wagstaff, Autonomous Novelty-Based Exploration of Mars (Feb 26)

Dr. Kiri L. Wagstaff presents “Autonomous Novelty-Based Exploration of Mars” at the AI Seminar (February 26, 2021). The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Seminar is a weekly meeting at the University of Alberta where researchers interested in AI can share their research. Presenters include both local speakers from the University of Alberta and visitors from other institutions. Topics related in any way to artificial intelligence, from foundational theoretical work to innovative applications of AI techniques to new fields and problems, are explored. Abstract: Current Mars surface exploration is primarily prescripted on a day-by-day basis. Mars rovers have a limited ability to autonomously select targets for follow-up study that match pre-defined target signatures. However, when exploring new environments, we are also interested in observations that differ from what previously has been seen. I will describe how Mars rovers can use novelty measures to help select observation targets with the goal of acc