DIEMS,Aurangabad

SPACE ROBOTICS
Prof.U.S.Patil
Seminar coordinator

Prof. Javed Shaikh

Seminar Guide
Shivani Anil Kurup
(B.E.Mechanical)

Seminar on
Space Robotics

By- Shivani Kurup

OUTLINES

What is Space Robotics.

Why Space Robots.

Evolution of Space robotics

Issues in Space Robotics

Technologies used in Space Robots.

Block Diagram

Types of Space Robots.

Case Studies.

Future Missions.

Space Robots From Fiction.

WHAT IS SPACE
ROBOTICS?
Space robotics is the development of
general purpose machines that are capable
of surviving in the space environment,
performing exploration , construction,
maintenance, servicing or other tasks.
Humans control space robots from either
a local control console or remotely
controlled from human operators on Earth.
Space robots are generally designed to do
multiple tasks.

WHY SPACE
ROBOTICS?!
Space travel has always been dangerous and
any unexpected event can cause death.
It is here that the robots play a huge role and
help mankind in his research process.
They can work efficiently in a hostile, nonterrestrial environment.

Planetary surfaces can be explored more

cheaply and quickly.

Expensive and dangerous extra vehicular

activities can be reduced.

EVOLUTION OF SPACE ROBOTICS

SHAKEY (1966-1972):

It is based on SPA (sense, plan and action) algorithm.

It is used in built world modules to match and work accordingly.

HYBRID SYSTEMS (2000- ??):

The next generation of system is known as probabilistic robots.

These robots are still under development and research.

TECHNOLOGIES
USED
Mapping and navigation: One of the basic functions
of a space robot is to navigate its way cleverly
through all obstacles that come in its way. Mapping
and navigation comprise of three more technologies.
Planning: It is a feature by which a robot
understands the situation and decides a strategy to
tackle it.
Sequencing: Selection of a particular skill set which
would result in perfect execution of a plan.
Control: Performing the selected skill set to
perfection.

SIMPLE BLOCK DIAGRAM OF SPACE ROBOT

TYPES OF SPACE ROBOTS

Hovers

Probes

Astronaut Assistance

ISSUES IN SPACE
ROBOTICS
There are four key issues in Space Robotics. These are:

Mobilitymoving quickly and accurately between two

points without putting the robots, astronauts at risk.

Manipulationusing arms and hands to contact worksite

elements safely, quickly, and accurately

Time Delayallowing a distant human to effectively

command the robot to do useful work.

Extreme Environmentsoperating despite intense heat

or cold, ionizing radiation, hard vacuum etc

CASE STUDIES

Voyager 1
Launched on 5 September 1977.
Jupiter and Saturn flybys. It escaped
from the solar system and is still
transmitting useful data.
Mars express
Launched on 7th June 2003 and
reached Mars on 25 December 2003

FUTURE MISSIONS
Exomars
Exomars will characterize the biological environment
on mars, using a descent module and rover, in
preparation for subsequent robotic and human
exploration.

Robonaut
Robonaut is an "astronaut-equivalent ,highly
dexterous robot under development that will use
all the same tools, handholds, and other
equipment that astronauts in space suits can use.
It can be perform as an assistant in collaboration
with suited astronauts.

SPACE ROBOTS FROM FICTION

C-3PO

R2-D2

From STAR WARS

TARS
From INTERSTELLAR

REFERENCES
WEBSITES

www.google.com

www.space.com/tech-robots

www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/robotics/home/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

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