Autonomous robotic operations for on-orbit satellite servicing

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Ogilvie ◽  
Justin Allport ◽  
Michael Hannah ◽  
John Lymer
Keyword(s):  
Orbit Satellite ◽  
Satellite Servicing

Development of a Blanket Manipulation Tool for Satellite Servicing

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Laliberte´ ◽  
Cle´ment M. Gosselin
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Rigid Surface ◽  
Orbit Satellite ◽  
Satellite Servicing ◽  
Passive Compliance ◽  
Robotic Tools

It is expected that unmanned on-orbit satellite servicing will soon become state-of-the-art operations. Such tasks will require new robotic tools. In this context, this paper presents the development of a grasping tool for the handling of satellitic thermal blankets. The mechanical design of the tool is first addressed. Mainly, actuated jaws adapted to grasp and lift a thermal blanket attached with velcros are developed. Also, passive compliance is included in order to cope with a position controlled robotic arm and a rigid surface. Then, sensing issues are discussed and included in the design. These features are integrated in a prototype mainly built of plastic by rapid prototyping. Finally, experimental results show that the tool developed in this work is capable of effectively removing thermal blankets.

scholarly journals Optimal Path Planning and Static Obstacle Avoidance for a Dual Arm Manipulator Used in On-Orbit Satellite Servicing

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-194
Author(s):  
Nithya P K ◽  
Lal Priya P.S. ◽  
Gifty Ernestina Benjamin ◽  
Venkateswaran J
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Obstacle Avoidance ◽  
Optimal Path ◽  
Optimal Path Planning ◽  
Orbit Satellite ◽  
Satellite Servicing ◽  
Dual Arm
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