Space Robotics
Topic Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advanced robotic hardware, software and autonomous capabilities are key for space exploration missions on the surface of extraterrestrial objects, such as distant planets or moons (planetary robotics). They are also key ingredients to military, government, and commercial spacecraft missions like on-orbit resupply, inspection, repair, and de-orbit. (microgravity robotics).
The most commonly space robotics applications include:
- Sample collection,
- Object manipulation,
- Welding,
- Assembly,
- Packing,
- Material removal,
- Remote manipulation,
- Operations in hazardous environments,
- Transport,
- Earth and space remote exploration,
- Surgery,
- Weaponry,
- Laboratory research,
This Topic will present the results of research describing space robotics.
I widely encourage the submission of papers within the broad topics of space robotics.
Prof. Dr. Timothy Sands
Dr. Marco Ciarcia
Topic Editors
Keywords
- robotics
- mechatronics
- deterministic artificial intelligence
- nonlinear control
- adaptive control
- optimal control
- motion mechanics
- kinematics
- system identification
- guidance, navigation, and control
- autonomy
- technical (language) translation
- deterrence, assurance, and command-and-control communications
- on-orbit satellite servicing
- planetary rovers
- entry, descent and landing systems
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