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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"space robotics"”.
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Dielectric elastomers for space robotics applications
… may fill a hitherto unexplored niche in space. All space-bound payloads are heavily limited in terms of mass and volume, due to the cost of launch and the size of spacecraft. Being constructed from flexible materials allows many possibilities for compacting soft robots for launch and …
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Evaluation of sleepiness in space robotics task performance and discussing sleep with high school students in a museum
… and workload on performance in simulated space telerobotics tasks. The second part describes the results of a forum discussion with high school students about school start time based on information about adolescent sleep biology and various stakeholder perspectives. Astronauts must …
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Field tests on a personal mobility aid for the elderly
… in the MIT Mechanical Engineering Field and Space Robotics Laboratory with an initial prototype recently constructed. This prototype was tested with many residents at an eldercare facility. Several conclusions about the control, ergonomics and overall user acceptance of the device were made. …
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Objective performance metrics for improved space telerobotics training
… training and self-study to gain proficiency in space teleoperation tasks. After each lesson, instructors score an astronaut's performance in several broad skill categories, including 'General Situational Awareness', 'Maneuvers/Task Performance', and 'Hand- Controller Techniques'. A plus, check, …
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Manipulation of flexible structural modules by space robots during LSS construction
Future space structures are expected to have very large size. Such Large Space Structures (LSS) will be constructed in-orbit, probably by assembling large structural modules. This is a dangerous and difficult task for humans. On the other hand, this is a challenging and promising application for …
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Design and fabrication of a test apparatus for lightweight flexible space modules for assembly
Future space missions will require the on-orbit construction of large structures, such as solar arrays and telescopes. Currently, on-orbit construction and maintenance work is primarily accomplished by astronauts, during extra-vehicular "space walks". These are expensive and pose risks to the …
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Mobility design and control of personal mobility aids for the elderly
… (PAMM) has been developed at MIT Field and Space Robotics Laboratory for the elderly living independently or in senior assisted living facilities so as to delay their transition to nursing homes. This thesis research addresses the mobility design and control issues of such devices. Eldercare …
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Development of a verification and validation framework for autonomous soft-docking of spacecraft with uncertain dynamic properties
Although soft-docking in space has been demonstrated in the past, these missions have required detailed information about the target vehicle for success, and often relied on manual control during the final stages. Autonomous docking, however, shows the potential to greatly reduce operation costs …
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Concept development for lightweight binary-actuated robotic devices, with application to space systems
Exploratory space missions of the future will require robotic systems to lead the way by negotiating and mapping very rough terrain, collecting samples, performing science tasks, and constructing facilities. These robots will need to be adaptable and reconfigurable in order to achieve a wide …
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Attitude control via structural vibration : an application of compliant robotics
… environments, applicable to both space robotics and small satellite attitude control. Conventional orientation control methods require either the usage of continuously rotating structures (e.g. momentum wheels) or the jettisoning of system mass (e.g. hydrazine thrusters). However, …
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Modeling, estimation and control for serial flexible robot arms
… In addition, there are applications such as space-robotics and nuclear waste tank inspection/cleaning jobs where light and long links are the only option. Most research in the past has focused on single link manipulators and planar robot arms rather than spatial multi-link robots. This …
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Small Spacecraft Design & Machine Learning-based Approaches To Lunar Robotics Navigation
… of small satellites has revolutionized the space industry, proving that small satellites in constellations are more useful than fewer, larger ones for some scientific missions and radio relay missions on a large scale. ML and artificial intelligence also play an increasingly important role …
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Optical Satellite/Component Tracking and Classification via Synthetic CNN Image Processing for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing and validation of Space Applications using free flying drone platforms
The proliferation of reusable space vehicles has fundamentally changed how we inject assets into orbit and beyond, increasing the reliability and frequency of launches. Leading to the rapid development and adoption of new technologies into the Aerospace sector, such as computer vision (CV), machine …
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Analyzing Attitude Correction of a Spacecraft Due to the Motion of a Robotic Arm Payload
There are millions of pieces of space debris in orbit around Earth that pose threats to operating spacecraft. Some of these debris can be attributed to satellite failure, or end-of-life protocols. With a continual increase in commercial satellite launches per year, decommissioned spacecraft act as …
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Optimal guidance and control of heterogeneous swarms for in-orbit self-assembly of large space structures: Algorithms and experiments
This Dissertation was approved for publication on 2019-07-12 at 14:10.
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Augmented Reality Navigation Interfaces Improve Human Performance In End-Effector Controlled Telerobotics
<p>On the International Space Station (ISS) and space shuttles, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has used robotic manipulators extensively to perform payload handling and maintenance tasks. Teleoperating robots require expert skills and optimal performance is crucial to …
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Almeria-Mars: A web based robotic simulation
<p>This project discusses the concepton of a web-based simulation. In particular, it will deal with the development of a robotic Mars Pathfinder simulation delivered via the World Wide Web.</p>
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Almeria-Mars: A web based robotic simulation
<p>This project discusses the concepton of a web-based simulation. In particular, it will deal with the development of a robotic Mars Pathfinder simulation delivered via the World Wide Web.</p>
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Real-world autonomy in uncertain and unknown environments
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-10-19 without embargo terms