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A mobile robot system for ground servicing operations on the space shuttle
- Source :
- In: Cooperative intelligent robotics in space III; Proceedings of the Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 16-18, 1992 (A93-29101 10-54).
- Publication Year :
- 1992
- Publisher :
- United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1992.
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Abstract
- A mobile system for space shuttle servicing, the Tessellator, has been configured, designed and is currently being built and integrated. Robot tasks include chemical injection and inspection of the shuttle's thermal protection system. This paper outlines tasks, rationale, and facility requirements for the development of this system. A detailed look at the mobile system and manipulator follow with a look at mechanics, electronics, and software. Salient features of the mobile robot include omnidirectionality, high reach, high stiffness and accuracy with safety and self-reliance integral to all aspects of the design. The robot system is shown to meet task, facility, and NASA requirements in its design resulting in unprecedented specifications for a mobile-manipulation system.
- Subjects :
- Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- NASA Technical Reports
- Journal :
- In: Cooperative intelligent robotics in space III; Proceedings of the Meeting, Boston, MA, Nov. 16-18, 1992 (A93-29101 10-54)
- Notes :
- NAG10-0095
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsnas.19930045129
- Document Type :
- Report