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Introduction to the mechanics of space robots

By Giancarlo Genta (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Year
2012
ISBN
9789400717961, 9400717962
DOI
10.1007/978-94-007-1796-1
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (7880858 bytes)
Series
Space Technology Library 26
Edition
1
Pages
598\613
Library
usenet tech
Time added
2013-03-30 20:00:00
AstronomyAstrophysics and Cosmology; Aerospace Technology aMechatronicsRobotics

Description

Based on lecture notes on a space robotics course, this book offers a pedagogical introduction to the mechanics of space robots. After presenting an overview of the environments and conditions space robots have to work in, the author discusses a variety of manipulatory devices robots may use to perform their tasks. This is followed by a discussion of robot mobility in these environments and the various technical approaches. The last two chapters are dedicated to actuators, sensors and power systems used in space robots. This book fills a gap in the space technology literature and will be useful for students and for those who have an interest in the broad and highly interdisciplinary field of space robotics, and in particular in its mechanical aspects.

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