An online coordination meeting was recently held via Google Meet to discuss the progress of Arshia Moftakhari’s master’s thesis on the conceptual design of a lunar rover at Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology. The meeting included Dr. Mehran Mirshams, the thesis supervisor, as well as Dr. Akhlumadi, Dr. Sokolov, and Mrs. Parvaneh. The primary goal of the session was to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with Dr. Akhlumadi and Dr. Sokolov, who were newly introduced to the project.
Arshia presented the rover’s conceptual design, focusing on the control system based on image processing techniques. The participants engaged in an open discussion about several challenges, highlighting areas where improvements are needed. Specific flaws in the design and control system were pointed out, including issues with precision and integration, which will be addressed in future revisions.
The group also discussed how to improve coordination moving forward to streamline the design process. Dr. Akhlumadi and Dr. Sokolov offered insights into how specific aspects of the design could be enhanced, and their input will be incorporated in the next phase of development.
While the presentation acknowledged the project’s current limitations, the meeting was productive in setting a clear path for addressing the challenges. The feedback and collaboration initiated during this session are expected to strengthen the thesis, contributing to the ongoing development of the lunar rover’s conceptual design.
