Top level scientists at SKA work with the Automation, Robotics, and Simulation Division of NASA to develop technologies and perform applied research in the fields of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, computer science, intelligent robotic control, and advanced robotic systems. 

Our Scientists provide the development, maturation, applied research, and engineering for:

• Automation
• Robotics
• Robot Control
• Advanced Vision Systems
• Perception
• Advanced Software Technologies
• Intelligent Control Systems

The goal is to develop human-like robots for service on NASA manned space flight programs, including the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and Exploration Systems.

Products include computer-based system control software, robot and robotic systems hardware, robot control architectures, distributed control architectures, human interaction with advanced software systems and robots, automated support tools for space operations, and human-centered software design.