Intelligent Mobile Systems for Assembly, Maintenance and Operations For Space Solar Power

摘要

The Space Solar Power technology program requires innovative and challenging robotic systems for assembly, maintenance and operations. A multitude of robotic systems will be needed to conduct the assembly, maintenance and operations. To meet some of the challenges, a new class of reconfigurable, walking robotic system called LEMUR is being developed to meet some of the potential robotic operations that will be required. This system will be capable of autonomous operation, traverses under stereo navigation control and mechanical manipulation. Two new mechanical tools are being developed for integration into the walking legs: a miniature grappling hand and a retractable mechanical rotary tool. This prototype system is in development and will be demonstrated fall 1999.