Title :
Advanced mechatronics in ESA´s space robotics developments
Author :
Visentin, G. ; van Winnendael, M. ; Putz, P.
Author_Institution :
Eur. Space Res. & Technol. Centre, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Abstract :
Space robots are driven by requirements for high performance and versatility under extreme constraints of low mass, low energy consumption, and few interaction possibilities with supervising humans. This necessitates high degrees of miniaturisation and autonomy. The paper gives an overview of advanced mechatronic solutions for novel space robot systems in a variety of applications: small robot arms for operation on a Space Station or on planets; various concepts of mobility on the Moon, Mars, or Mercury; penetrating or drilling systems for subsurface investigations; micro satellites circling a Space Station and flying robots exploring extreme topologies on Mars
Keywords :
aerospace robotics; mechatronics; microrobots; planetary rovers; ESA; Mars; Mercury; Moon; Space Station; advanced mechatronics; autonomy; drilling systems; flying robots; micro satellites; miniaturisation; mobility concepts; small robot arms; space robotics; subsurface investigations; Energy consumption; Human robot interaction; Manipulators; Mars; Mechatronics; Mobile robots; Moon; Orbital robotics; Planets; Space stations;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, 2001. Proceedings. 2001 IEEE/ASME International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Como
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6736-7
DOI :
10.1109/AIM.2001.936901
