Abstract: In space applications, microminiaturization and low cost design is becoming an important idea and development trend. Toward deep space explorations, a microminiaturized artificial intelligence computation system architecture based on commercial off the shelf (COTS) components is presented and its design method is introduced. Further, the essential hardware and software of the artificial intelligence computation system is implemented for the microminiaturized lunar autonomous and intelligent rover, which is verified not only by various ground environmental simulation experiments, but by successful in orbit flight on the moon surface. The method and the design provide a basis for the further space application of COTS components.

Key words: COTS, artificial intelligence computation, microminiaturization, lunar rover