Dtu Asta

The Autonomous Systems Test Arena (ASTA) is an air dome structure owned by the Technical University of Denmark. Boasting an impressive size of 40x24x14m, it stands as one of the world's largest indoor infrastructures for testing mobile robot technology in three types of environment: land, air, water. The facility provides- large open spaces where to test land and aerial robotic systems in conditions close to the outdoor environment – relying on global navigation satellite system and onboard sensors- a 6.5x3.5x3m deep pool for conducting experiments with underwater robots or surface vessels. The pool is equipped with a counter current unit, enabling more complex testing of water vehicles- an area equipped with a state-of-the-art Motion Capture System comprising 16 cameras, covering a volume of 16x12x8m. This area enables precise position and movement tracking of several robotic systems on land, in the air and on the water surface. The primary mission of ASTA is to foster world-class experimental research in collaborative autonomous robotic systems. Additionally, ASTA aims to position DTU as an international leader in the field of autonomous systems. We believe that the facility can also provide great value to companies and other research institutions and organizations.