Mission to Mars: One Year in Two Minutes
What happens when your Robotic Crawler is up to 400 million kilometers away? Well for starters, any commands you send the device will take up to 22 minutes to arrive. This is just one of the obstacles the Mars Rover Curiosity faces on a daily basis. Equipped with cutting edge RVI equipment, including a panoramic camera, a thermal emission spectrometer and an X-Ray spectrometer, the Curiosity Rover spends it’s days driving, scooping, drilling and filming the surface of Mars. Check out 12 months of video footage played back in 2 minutes.
Jason De Silveira, founder and CEO of Nexxis Technology, has always had a sharp focus on robotics, education, and real-world solutions. Throughout his career, he’s stayed committed to pushing the boundaries of robotics and helping industries strengthen their approach to asset integrity and robotic inspection.
With a background in operations, commissioning, and start-ups of new facilities, Jason leads Nexxis with a hands-on understanding of what real projects demand. Under his leadership, Nexxis has become known for developing innovative robotic systems that deliver better data, boost safety, and take the risks out of confined space and working-at-height inspections.
What makes Jason stand out? A passion for innovation, a proven ability to bring people together, and a genuine drive to help clients get the right solution — not just an off-the-shelf fix. With a strong focus on customisation and future-ready technology, he’s helping to shape the next generation of robotics.
