60 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/the-martian-mindset/research Research en University of Bremen Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:31:59 +0200 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:31:59 +0200 University of Bremen content-652797 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:03:04 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/the-martian-mindset/research#c652797 <p><strong>With </strong><strong>non-</strong><strong>negotiable</strong> <strong>boundaries</strong> <strong>conditions</strong><strong>, </strong><strong>we</strong> <strong>rethink</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>fundamentals</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>production</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>scratch</strong><strong>.</strong></p> <p>We aim to develop the novel Martian Mindset paradigm for the production of enough-to-use materials and parts under extreme scarcity constraints in four dimensions. The scarce resources available on the surface and in the atmosphere of Mars, together with the electric power, human workforce and information, set our constraints and boundary conditions, from which our five main research objectives are derived:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Fossil-fuel-free synthesis technologies</p> </li> <li> <p class="subheader ">Enough-to-use parts production</p> </li> <li> <p class="subheader ">Remotely operated production facility</p> </li> <li> <p class="subheader ">Feasibility of The Martian Mindset</p> </li> <li> <p class="subheader ">Predictive digital representations</p> </li> </ol> Content content-652799 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:03:04 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/the-martian-mindset/research#c652799 <p>To establish novel fossil-fuel-free synthesis technologies for metals and organic compounds from low-grade sources with variable composition. We will advance the fundamental knowledge of low temperature materials transformations and develop electrochemical, biological and photocatalytic reactor technologies capable of supporting the production of materials for simple structural parts.</p> Content content-652800 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:03:04 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/the-martian-mindset/research#c652800 <p>To conceive low-energy process chains capable of producing enough-to-use parts with wid tolerances: We will develop flexible elementary process units able to cope with material impurities. We will combine these units to minimize energy consumption while meeting predefined part requirements.</p> Content content-652801 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:03:04 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/the-martian-mindset/research#c652801 <p>To devise a remotely operated production facility that can cope with scarcity and uncertainty in harsh environments: We will establish concepts for the automated and adaptive production of parts by joint human-robot teams. We will develop robust monitoring schemes, information-exchange methods and decision-making processes.</p> Content content-652804 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:03:04 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/the-martian-mindset/research#c652804 <p>To demonstrate the feasibility of the Martian Mindset’s scarcity-driven production paradigm: We will set up a demonstrator production facility that is jointly operated by humans and robots under Mars-like conditions. We will produce enough-to-use rover wheels made from impure materials that can be sourced and processed on Mars.</p> Content content-652803 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:03:04 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/the-martian-mindset/research#c652803 <p>To develop predictive digital representations of entire sourcing-processing-operating process chains: We will combine mechanistic and data-driven modeling to generate digital shadows of all elementary process units. We will use the digital shadows to predict the performance of reactors and parts, plan the production facility, and control the energy and material flows along the process chains.</p> <p>WG1: Data, Modelling, Uncertainty</p> <p>WG2: Process Chains and Monitoring</p> Content