Abstract :
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
1 In-orbit positioning and assembly: For deployment
of satellite and for assembly of modules to satellite/space station.
2 Operation:
For conducting experiments in space lab.
3 Maintenance:
For removal and replacement of faulty modules/packages.
4 Resupply: For supply of equipment, materials
for experimentation in space lab and for the resupply of fuel.
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