Robonaut

Robonaut uses simplified top-down space navigation to simulate asteroid mining with a remote drone. With a look inspired by Keplar satellite images, Robonaut challenges players to locate realistically rendered and lit asteroids and utilize a probe attachment to dislodge minerals which they collect with their robonaut. The payload’s revenue counter shows the player the content break-down and monetary value of their payload in real-time, using researched estimates.

By summarizing distances, quantities, and mining time the player can focus on the challenge of realistic space maneuvering while being made aware of the massive potential economic impact of asteroid mining.