A Survey of Space Robotic Technologies for On-Orbit Assembly
Space: Science & Technology, 2022 The construction of large structures is one of the main development trends of the space exploration in the future, such as large space stations, large space solar power stations, and large space telescopes.
Delun Li +5 more
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Impedance Control for a Free-Floating Robot in the Grasping of a Tumbling Target with Parameter Uncertainty [PDF]
, 2006 This paper addresses an impedance control for free-floating space robot in the grasping of a tumbling target with model uncertainty. Firstly, the operational space dynamics for a free-floating robot is derived with a novel, computationally efficient ...
Abiko, Satoko +5 more
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Robot introspection through learned hidden Markov models [PDF]
, 2006 In this paper we describe a machine learning approach for acquiring a model of a robot behaviour from raw sensor data. We are interested in automating the acquisition of behavioural models to provide a robot with an introspective capability.
Maria Fox +7 more
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Task Planning of Space-Robot Clusters Based on Modified Differential Evolution Algorithm
Applied Sciences, 2020 This study studies the problem of on-orbit maintenance task planning for space-robot clusters. Aiming at the problem of low maintenance efficiency of space-robot cluster task-planning, this study proposes a cluster-task-planning method based on energy ...
Pengfei Xiao +3 more
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A Tangent Release Manipulation Controlled by a Dual-Arm Space Robot
Actuators, 2023 As people further develop space with advanced technology, space robots have played a significant role in on-orbit servicing missions. Space robots can carry out more risky and complicated missions with less cost than astronauts. Dual-arm space robots can
Xiaoyi Wang, Jayantha Katupitiya
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Generating Feasible Trajectories for Autonomous On-Orbit Grasping of Spinning Debris in a Useful Time [PDF]
, 2013 The grasping and stabilization of a spinning, noncooperative target satellite by means of a free-flying robot is addressed. A method for computing feasible robot trajectories for grasping a target with known geometry in a useful time is presented ...
Hirzinger, Gerd +3 more
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Terrain Adaptability Mechanism of Large Ruminants’ Feet on the Kinematics View
Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2015 Ruminants live in various parts of land. Similar cloven hooves assist ruminants in adapting to different ground environment during locomotion. This paper analyzes the general terrain adaptability of the feet of ruminants using kinematics of the ...
Qun Zhang, Xilun Ding, Kun Xu
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Design and Operational Elements of the Robotic Subsystem for the e.deorbit Debris Removal Mission
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2018 This paper presents a robotic capture concept that was developed as part of the e.deorbit study by ESA. The defective and tumbling satellite ENVISAT was chosen as a potential target to be captured, stabilized, and subsequently de-orbited in a controlled ...
Steffen Jaekel +17 more
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Dynamic update of a virtual cell for programming and safe monitoring of an industrial robot [PDF]
, 2012 A hardware/software architecture for robot motion planning and on-line safe monitoring has been developed with the objective to assure high flexibility in production control, safety for workers and machinery, with user-friendly interface.
Indri, Marina +3 more
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Vision-based navigation and guidance for small Mars UAVs
Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2014 Mars airplane is one of the candidate payloads of JAXA's next Mars exploration program. Airborne observation of Mars is expected to fill the “gap” between rovers, which provides a detailed observation but a limited area of coverage, and orbiters ...
Kentaro ARAI +3 more
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