The Challenge
A Moon base is critical for further lunar exploration and deep space research, but conventional construction methods are impossible in space.
On Earth, we are experiencing a housing crisis. Traditional construction is slow, costly, and carbon-intensive.
On Earth, we are experiencing a housing crisis. Traditional construction is slow, costly, and carbon-intensive.
The Solution
When Crest Robotics’ advanced capabilities are combined with Earthbuilt Technology’s extrusion and compaction systems, the result is Charlotte: a lightweight and fully autonomous spider-like robot that delivers a low-cost low-carbon construction solution.
HOW DOES CHARLOTTE WORK?
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Attached to Charlotte’s undercarriage, Earthbuilt’s extrusion system will collect readily available materials such as sand, earth and waste products like crushed brick, which are then bound in fabric and compressed to form the layers of a building.
The aim: For Charlotte to construct a 200 m² home in a single day using Earthbuilt Technology’s sustainable building system.
On the Moon we require different building machinery. Charlotte’s lightweight design allows it to fold compactly for space travel while its agile and dynamic capabilities enable rapid construction on the Lunar surface.
The aim: For Charlotte to construct a 200 m² home in a single day using Earthbuilt Technology’s sustainable building system.
On the Moon we require different building machinery. Charlotte’s lightweight design allows it to fold compactly for space travel while its agile and dynamic capabilities enable rapid construction on the Lunar surface.
WHY CHARLOTTE MATTERS
For Earth
Affordable, sustainable homes at speed and scale.
For Space
Advance lunar and space explorations
For Society
A pathway to solve housing shortages with near-zero emissions.
PARTNER WITH US.
We’re looking for collaborators to develop, test and scale this new way of building homes.
See Project Charlotte at the 76th International Astronautical Congress, Sydney, 29 Sep – 3 Oct.
See Project Charlotte at the 76th International Astronautical Congress, Sydney, 29 Sep – 3 Oct.
Charlotte is supported by the NSW Space+ Program, delivered by SmartSat CRC and funded by the NSW Government
NSW Government