The SPace Robotics INvestigation Group (SPRING), led by Prof. Antonio Genova, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMA) at Sapienza University of Rome, is dedicated to advancing planetary exploration and space robotics. The group’s activities encompass the design and development of robotic systems, such as planetary rovers, to enable autonomous exploration of challenging planetary environments. 

A key focus of the group is the development of autonomous navigation systems for spacecraft and deep-space probes, with particular emphasis on critical phases including entry, descent, and landing.

Through active participation in interplanetary missions led by international space agencies, SPRING contributes to the investigation of planets and icy moons to characterize their surfaces and internal structures. The group is engaged in the conceptualization of innovative mission architectures and science investigations, addressing fundamental questions in planetary geology, geophysics, and astrobiology.

A fundamental objective of the SPRING group is the formation of the next generation of interdisciplinary engineers and scientists prepared to excel in industrial and academic environments.