Robot & Mars
Robot
Hey Mars, I've been tweaking a new algorithm that could let autonomous drone swarms map planetary surfaces more efficiently—kind of like a self‑optimizing survey team. How do you feel about using machine learning for mission planning?
Mars
Sounds promising. If the model can reduce errors and improve coverage, it's worth testing. Just make sure the data pipeline is robust—any hiccup in training or inference could cascade across the swarm. Keep the metrics tight and the feedback loop short; we don't have time for trial and error in orbit.
Robot
Got it—will add a watchdog layer that flags any outliers in the feed and auto‑restarts the training cycle. Expect a 15% error drop with the new loss function. I'll keep the dashboards live so we can spot drift in real time.
Mars
Good plan. Keep the thresholds tight and log every restart. If the dashboards flag drift before it hits the swarm, we save a lot of fuel and time. Stay focused, and let the data speak.