Canada Research Chair renewal for Alex Ellery

On March 15, 2013, the Hon. Gary Goodyear  announcedthe renewal of Alex Ellery as Canada Research Chair in Space Robotics and Space Technology.

Ellery works on space robotics, satellite design, the design and analysis of planetary rovers and more. Using laboratory equipment to simulate space environments, he develops techniques to ensure that robots can function effectively in harsh conditions at zero or low gravity environments, out of reach of human operators, and too far away to remotely control via radio links such as conditions that exist on the surface of Mars.

He has worked with the European Space Agency on problems of space-based robotics, and headed a team of Carleton students and researchers that designed the Kapvik micro-rover chassis for the Canadian Space Agency. He was first confirmed as a Canada Research Chair in 2007.