About Space Robotics
Robot is a system with
a mechanical body, using computer as its brain. Integrating the sensors and
actuators built into the mechanical body, the motions are realised with the
computer software to execute the desired task. Robots are more flexible in terms
of ability to perform new tasks or to carry out complex sequence of motion than
other categories of automated manufacturing equipment. Today there is lot of
interest in this field and a separate branch of technology 'robotics' has
emerged. It is concerned with all problems of robot design, development and
applications.
The technology to substitute or subsidise the manned activities
in space is called space robotics. Various applications of space robots are the
inspection of a defective satellite, its repair, or the construction of a space
station and supply goods to this station and its retrieval etc. With the over
lap of knowledge of kinematics, dynamics and control and progress in
fundamental technologies it is about to become possible to design and develop
the advanced robotics systems. And this will throw open the doors to explore
and experience the universe and bring countless changes for the better in the
ways we live.
Areas Of Application
The space robot
applications can be classified into the following four categories
Ø In-orbit
positioning and assembly: For deployment of satellite and for assembly of
modules to satellite/space station.
Ø Operation:
For conducting experiments in space lab.
Ø Maintenance:
For removal and replacement of faulty modules/packages.
Ø Resupply:
For supply of equipment, materials for experimentation in space lab and for the
resupply of fuel.
The following examples
give specific applications under the above categories
Assist Crew in Space Station
Assembly
Ø Assist
in deployment and assembly out side the station.
Ø Assist
crew inside the space station: Routine crew functions inside the space station
and maintaining life support system.
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