rover driving visualization tool for safe traverses on Mars
SO WHAT:
The RoverSketch (RSketch) tool enables current rover drivers of the Curiosity rover to quickly and visually plan out drive routes and autonomously update spacecraft commands, eliminating a once manual procedure conducted almost entirely via the command line.
MY ROLE:
Lead and participated in vigorous user research:
I collaborated directly with cross-functional teams (designers, and trained rover planners) to design various UI/UX concepts for new rover planner
drive visualization experience. I also implemented a continuous user feedback
loop between rover planners and our design team to ensure continuous communication and user insight into our production.Conducted in person interviews with rover planners and observations:
I monitored rover planners in their nominal operations scenarios for +20 hours. In addition to generating clarity into their process, I produced storyboards and in person interviews with rover planners to understand tool performance and enhancements needed for improved software tools.UX / UI design ownership: I produced the entire visual design, user experiences, and final mock ups for development implementation of the RSketch product.
Want to see my full design process?
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NASA JET PROPULSION LABORATORY MSL / Mars 2020 (M2020)
FULL TIME DESIGN WORK with NASA'S JPL
TEAM
Nicholas Wiltsie
Amanda Chung