Kris Zacny, Honeybee Robotics

Kris Zacny is the Director of Drilling and Excavation Systems. His research interests include robotic terrestrial and extraterrestrial drilling, excavation, and geotechnical systems. He has previously performed drilling tests in the Arctic, and under Mars-like conditions. He will be responsible for the overall success of the IceBreaker drill, evaluating drilling data and sampling protocols, and developing drilling and sampling procedures for Mars.