GENERATING AN OPEN AI TRAINING DATA SET FOR MOON CRATERS WITH CROWD SCIENCE VIA A VIDEOGAME
Project Lead: Prof. Stephan Jacob
Development: Paul Nasdalack, Luca Losi
ESA responsible: Dr. Marius Schwinning
IMPACT is a joint project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (HDA). Future lunar surface missions require extensive knowledge of hazards close to the landing site. The most prominent hazard type on the Moon are craters. Therefore a project was started to recognize as many craters as possible and to create a database and improved methods to annotate craters.
The aim of IMPACT is to collect important scientific data through gamification by means of a fun and free game, which will be used to train an AI that will later be used to select landing sites and actually land on the moon.
Impact – a game beyond entertainment!
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Description
Key Features:
🌑 Build Your Lunar Base: Construct a state-of-the-art lunar colony. From solar power plants and living quarters to research labs – plan and build the infrastructure necessary to survive and thrive on the Moon.
🚀 Explore New Technologies: Discover and develop groundbreaking technologies to help you overcome the Moon’s harsh conditions. Use these technologies to enhance your base and unlock new opportunities for lunar exploration.
🌌 Overcome Extraterrestrial Challenges: Face the unique challenges of the Moon. Whether it’s meteor storms, moonquakes, or other cosmic hazards – you must always stay one step ahead to protect your base and crew.
🔍 Generate Scientific Data: As you build and expand your base, you generate valuable data about the Moon. This data is used by ESA to train an AI that will improve the safety and efficiency of future lunar landings.
🌟 Shape the Future of Lunar Research: Your actions and decisions in IMPACT have direct consequences for real-world space research. Help pave the way for the next generation of space missions and the exploration and colonization of the Moon.
🎮 Unique Gameplay Experience: IMPACT combines challenging gameplay with a deep narrative. Experience the journey of your crew, their triumphs and setbacks, and feel like part of an epic mission.
🛰 Join a Global Community: Connect with players from around the world, share your achievements, and collaborate on the exploration of the Moon. Your contributions can make a real difference!
Why Play IMPACT?
IMPACT is not just a game – it’s a mission. By playing IMPACT, you actively contribute to the collection of data that will make future lunar missions safer and more efficient. Experience the excitement of space exploration, master complex challenges, and become part of a global project that will expand the boundaries of our knowledge about the Moon.
Join IMPACT and start your journey to the Moon. Your adventures await – and the future of lunar research is in your hands!
LINKS
Youtube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrqdNYRzjW4
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3088540/IMPACT/
Google Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hochschuledarmstadt.esaimpact
Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/qzpCXnYP