HELSINKI — Researchers are examining how artificial intelligence technologies could support a planned Chinese mission to the boundaries of the solar system, according to a new paper. Artificial intelligence can help with the unique challenges of missions to the edge of the solar system, according to the paper, which include an unknown environment, complex mission dynamics, diverse scientific payloads, uncertain exploration targets, long detection distances and long communication delays with limited data rates. AI can enhance autonomy and reduce dependence on Earth through assisting data processing, autonomous perception and decision-making and efficient computing, according to authors from institutions including the…