Modularity for the future in space robotics : a review
Post, Mark A. and Yan, Xiu-Tian and Letier, Pierre (2021) Modularity for the future in space robotics : a review. Acta Astronautica, 189. pp. 530-547. ISSN 0094-5765 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.09.007)
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Abstract
This paper presents a review of modular and reconfigurable space robot systems intended for use in orbital and planetary applications. Modular autonomous robotic systems promise to be efficient, versatile, and resilient compared with conventional and monolithic robots, and have the potential to outperform traditional systems with a fixed morphology when carrying out tasks that require a high level of flexibility. Based on a set of fundamental concepts in modular self-reconfiguring robotics, advances in applying modular self-organizing robotics technologies to aerospace applications and space mission concepts are summarized for the purpose of identifying relevant requirements and solutions. Based on this survey, critical guidelines for the implementation of in space assembly and operation using modular autonomous robotic systems are identified.
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Post, Mark A., Yan, Xiu-Tian ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3798-7414 and Letier, Pierre;-
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Item type: Article ID code: 78718 Dates: DateEvent31 December 2021Published10 September 2021Published Online5 September 2021AcceptedSubjects: Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Engineering design Department: Strategic Research Themes > Ocean, Air and Space
Faculty of Engineering > Design, Manufacture and Engineering ManagementDepositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 26 Nov 2021 11:53 Last modified: 12 Dec 2024 12:01 Related URLs: URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/78718