What will I learn?
In this puzzle you have to compute a path using advanced mathematics concepts like Bézier curves or PID control.
If you wish, you can approach this expert puzzle with different strategies such as genetic algorithms or neural networks.
External resources
PID ControllerDead reckoningTrilaterationBezier curveMars Lander debriefLearning Opportunities
This puzzle can be solved using the following concepts. Practice using these concepts and improve your skills.
Statement
This optimization programming challenge is based on « Mars Lander - Episode 2 », only this time, you have to optimize the amount of fuel you use to land your mars rover. The higher amount of fuel stays is in your ship at the end of the game, the higher your score will be.
Try to smooth your trajectories, and take advantage of gravity to gain speed.
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Story
Your Mars exploration ship takes you above a particularly rocky area. You will have to review and improve your descent technique in order to land your mars rover safely on martian ground.