SK Godelius participated as a sponsor and exhibitor at Resources Lunaris 2025, an international forum focused on the intersection of space technology, resource utilization, and terrestrial innovation. Held in Santiago, Chile, the event brought together experts from the mining, space, energy, and scientific sectors to explore how we can harness Earth-based technologies to support exploration and development in space.
SK Godelius showcased how the same advanced automation and robotic systems we’ve implemented in some of the world’s harshest industrial environments can also be adapted for future lunar and Martian missions, offering robust, flexible solutions for off-planet operations.
Thought Leadership: Fernando Bracco on Autonomy in Extreme Environments
As part of the event’s speaker program, Fernando Bracco, CEO of SK Godelius, delivered a presentation on “Autonomy and Remote Operations in Extreme Environments”. He outlined how the company’s experience in remote mining projects, including underground and surface operations in Chile and Canada, directly informs its approach to space-aligned systems.
Bracco discussed:
- The increasing demand for remote and autonomous technologies in safety-critical operations
- How SK Godelius robots use AI, sensor fusion, and real-time data to navigate complex terrain
- The company’s vision for supporting infrastructure and resource activities on the Moon and Mars
His presentation reinforced the value of transferring field-proven robotics to the context of space exploration, where reliability, autonomy, and safety are paramount.
From Mines to Missions: Solutions with Dual Applications
SK Godelius exhibited a range of technologies that sparked interest from both space agencies and terrestrial operators. These include:
- Autonomous ground robots capable of inspection, sampling, and mapping in unstructured environments
- AI-supported navigation systems designed to operate without GPS or external guidance
- Teleoperation and control interfaces that enable precision handling at great distances
- Platform-agnostic integration kits to support a variety of mission objectives—geological, structural, or environmental
These systems are already in use in hazardous and remote environments and can be adapted to the logistical and operational demands of space missions, from robotic prospecting to infrastructure maintenance.
Engineering Beyond Earth
The event emphasized how sectors like mining and space exploration share common challenges: terrain unpredictability, communication delays, resource constraints, and safety risks. SK Godelius’ modular and customizable systems offer an ideal foundation for building technologies that support human and robotic presence in space.
Whether deployed in remote copper mines or on future lunar surfaces, SK Godelius platforms are designed to function with minimal human intervention, making them strong candidates for space adaptation.
Building the Future, Together
SK Godelius thanks the organizers of Resources Lunaris for curating an inspiring and forward-looking event. We are honoured to support this growing global conversation about sustainable space exploration, technology transfer, and innovation that bridges Earth and the stars.
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