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01 · FeaturedResearchOct 2026 · 12 min
HyperLoop: hyperspectral loop closure for planetary SLAM
Building the first SLAM system that fuses hyperspectral and RGB-D sensing for loop closure on planetary terrain. The null result was the finding: Red-NIR can't see what matters. SWIR is next.
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ResearchOct 2026 · 5 min read
What is a Loop Closure?
A robot's worst enemy is drift. Loop closure detection is how SLAM systems recognise a previously seen place and correct accumulated error — in this case, on a simulated planetary surface.
ResearchOct 2026 · 6 min read
Why Rocks Need More Than RGB: Hyperspectral Imaging
Your phone camera sees 3 wavelengths. A hyperspectral camera sees hundreds. On planetary surfaces, that difference is what separates useless from indispensable.
LifeJun 2026 · 3 min read
Leap of Faith 💫
Exactly three years ago, I packed my entire life into two suitcases and bought a one-way ticket. A quiet reflection on faith, drift, and the beauty of a horizon that keeps moving.