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1. Innovations in Space Robotics: Advancements,
Challenges, and Future Prospects
M.Tech. in Automotive Technology
Bajaj School of Mechanical Engineering
Guide – Dr. Shantipal S. Ohol
SURYAPRATAP SINGH - 712295015
Robotics Seminar
Date of Presentation: 17th June 2023
3. • Crucial role in advancing space exploration and enabling a wide range of missions and activities.
Efficiency and Cost-effectiveness: Can work tirelessly for extended periods without the need for life support
systems, reducing the cost of human presence in space.
Exploration and Scientific Research: Equipped with advanced technologies and collect valuable data.
Repair and Maintenance: Complex repairs and maintenance tasks on satellites, telescopes, and other space
infrastructure.
Assembly and Construction: Handle heavy payloads, manipulate objects with precision, and perform intricate
tasks.
Introduction
4. Planetary Resource Utilization: employed for prospecting, mining, and processing of resources on
celestial bodies.
Space Debris Removal: Can be deployed to capture and remove defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and
other debris, making space safer for future missions.
Human Assistance and Teleoperation: tasks that are physically demanding, time-consuming, or
hazardous.
Introduction
5. • Space agencies and private companies have been sending
robotic missions to explore celestial bodies in our solar
system.
• For example, NASA's Mars rovers, including Curiosity and
Perseverance, have been equipped with advanced robotic
systems to navigate, collect samples, and perform scientific
experiments on the Martian surface.
• These missions have greatly expanded our knowledge of
other planets and their potential for supporting life.
Robotic Missions
6. • Several companies are developing robotic systems for
asteroid mining, aiming to extract valuable resources from
near-Earth asteroids.
• These robots would use advanced imaging, drilling, and
material handling techniques to collect resources such as
water, precious metals, and rare earth elements.
• ISRU - aims to reduce the cost and logistics of space
missions by utilizing local resources for fuel production,
habitat construction, and sustaining human presence.
Asteroid Mining
7. • The ability to repair, refuel, or upgrade satellites in orbit has
the potential to extend their operational lifetimes and
reduce space debris.
• Companies like Northrop Grumman and Astroscale are
developing robotic systems capable of autonomously
approaching, capturing, and servicing satellites.
• These robots could significantly reduce the cost and
logistical challenges associated with satellite maintenance.
Autonomous Satellite Servicing
8. • To complement rovers, planetary exploration drones are
being developed to explore areas that are difficult for
ground-based robots to reach.
• Drones can provide aerial reconnaissance, high resolution
imaging, and sample collection capabilities.
• NASA has been working on the Dragonfly mission, which
aims to send a rotorcraft to explore Saturn's moon Titan,
demonstrating the potential of drones in planetary
exploration.
Planetary Exploration Drones
9. • Humanoid robots are being developed to assist astronauts
during space missions.
• For example, NASA's Robonaut 2 (R2) is a humanoid robot
designed to perform tasks that are too dangerous or time-
consuming for astronauts.
• R2 can operate tools, manipulate objects, and assist with
maintenance activities on the International Space Station
(ISS).
• These robots are expected to play a crucial role in future
long-duration space missions, including lunar and Mars
exploration.
Humanoid Robots
10. • RASSOR Pronounced "Razor", stands for Regolith Advanced
Surface Systems Operations Robot.
• It is a lunar robot that will autonomously excavate soil when
it is near completion, with its small tank like chassis with a
Drum excavator and either side mounted on arms which can
help the robot climb over obstacles that may be in its way.
Other NASA robots
11. • Spidernaut, it is an Extra Vehicular Robot (EVR) that is being
designed by a NASA for construction, maintenance, and
repair projects in future space missions that would be too
difficult or too dangerous for a human.
• The Spidernaut's legs can move at three different points,
one rotary joint in the hip and two more joints that are
linear actuated.
• its eight legs Spidernaut will be able to climb across many
surfaces including solar panels and the exterior of space
craft without causing any damage.
Other NASA robots
12. • ATHLETE is a six-limbed robotic lunar rover test-bed that is
being developed in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at
California Institute of Technology.
• ATHLETE is a test bed for various systems that could be used
for lunar or Martian exploration. Each of the ATHLETE's six
limbs have six degrees of freedom meaning they have six
independently operated joints.
• DEXTER is a two armed robot, or telemanipulator, which is
part of the Mobile Servicing System on the International
Space Station (ISS).
• It replaces some activities otherwise requiring spacewalks.
It was launched March 11, 2008 on mission STS-123.
Other NASA robots
13. • Space exploration robots have revolutionized our understanding of the universe, advancing knowledge, reducing
costs, and enhancing mission capabilities.
• They perform repetitive and dangerous tasks efficiently, enabling scientific research and resource utilization on
celestial bodies.
• They assist astronauts in physically demanding tasks, medical procedures, and experiments, enhancing mission
efficiency.
Conclusion
Efficiency and Cost-effectiveness: Space missions often require repetitive or dangerous tasks that are more efficiently and economically performed by robotic systems. Robots can work tirelessly for extended periods without the need for life support systems, reducing the cost of human presence in space.
• Exploration and Scientific Research: Robots equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, and scientific instruments can explore distant celestial bodies such as planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. They can collect valuable data, capture images, and analyze samples to enhance our understanding of the universe and planetary science.
• Repair and Maintenance: Robots are capable of performing complex repairs and maintenance tasks on satellites, telescopes, and other space infrastructure. This capability reduces the need for costly and risky human spacewalks, extending the operational lifespan of space assets.
• Assembly and Construction: Robots can assist in the assembly and construction of large structures in space, such as space stations or future habitats. They can handle heavy payloads, manipulate objects with precision, and perform intricate tasks that would be challenging for humans in the microgravity environment.
Planetary Resource Utilization: Robots can be employed for prospecting, mining, and processing of resources on celestial bodies, such as the Moon or asteroids. This concept, known as in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), aims to reduce the cost and logistics of space missions by utilizing local resources for fuel production, habitat construction, and sustaining human presence.
• Space Debris Removal: Space robotics can contribute to the mitigation of space debris, which poses a significant risk to operational satellites and spacecraft. Robots can be deployed to capture and remove defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other debris, making space safer for future missions.
• Human Assistance and Teleoperation: Robots can support human astronauts by performing tasks that are physically demanding, time-consuming, or hazardous. They can be remotely operated from Earth or by astronauts on space stations, aiding in extravehicular activities, medical procedures, or handling experiments.
• The significance of space robotics lies in its ability to extend human reach, enhance scientific knowledge, increase mission capabilities, and enable long-duration space exploration and colonization. With continued advancements in robotic technologies, we can expect further breakthroughs and achievements in the realm of space exploration.
Planetary Resource Utilization: Robots can be employed for prospecting, mining, and processing of resources on celestial bodies, such as the Moon or asteroids. This concept, known as in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), aims to reduce the cost and logistics of space missions by utilizing local resources for fuel production, habitat construction, and sustaining human presence.
• Space Debris Removal: Space robotics can contribute to the mitigation of space debris, which poses a significant risk to operational satellites and spacecraft. Robots can be deployed to capture and remove defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other debris, making space safer for future missions.
• Human Assistance and Teleoperation: Robots can support human astronauts by performing tasks that are physically demanding, time-consuming, or hazardous. They can be remotely operated from Earth or by astronauts on space stations, aiding in extravehicular activities, medical procedures, or handling experiments.
• The significance of space robotics lies in its ability to extend human reach, enhance scientific knowledge, increase mission capabilities, and enable long-duration space exploration and colonization. With continued advancements in robotic technologies, we can expect further breakthroughs and achievements in the realm of space exploration.
Planetary Resource Utilization: Robots can be employed for prospecting, mining, and processing of resources on celestial bodies, such as the Moon or asteroids. This concept, known as in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), aims to reduce the cost and logistics of space missions by utilizing local resources for fuel production, habitat construction, and sustaining human presence.
• Space Debris Removal: Space robotics can contribute to the mitigation of space debris, which poses a significant risk to operational satellites and spacecraft. Robots can be deployed to capture and remove defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other debris, making space safer for future missions.
• Human Assistance and Teleoperation: Robots can support human astronauts by performing tasks that are physically demanding, time-consuming, or hazardous. They can be remotely operated from Earth or by astronauts on space stations, aiding in extravehicular activities, medical procedures, or handling experiments.
• The significance of space robotics lies in its ability to extend human reach, enhance scientific knowledge, increase mission capabilities, and enable long-duration space exploration and colonization. With continued advancements in robotic technologies, we can expect further breakthroughs and achievements in the realm of space exploration.
Planetary Resource Utilization: Robots can be employed for prospecting, mining, and processing of resources on celestial bodies, such as the Moon or asteroids. This concept, known as in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), aims to reduce the cost and logistics of space missions by utilizing local resources for fuel production, habitat construction, and sustaining human presence.
• Space Debris Removal: Space robotics can contribute to the mitigation of space debris, which poses a significant risk to operational satellites and spacecraft. Robots can be deployed to capture and remove defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other debris, making space safer for future missions.
• Human Assistance and Teleoperation: Robots can support human astronauts by performing tasks that are physically demanding, time-consuming, or hazardous. They can be remotely operated from Earth or by astronauts on space stations, aiding in extravehicular activities, medical procedures, or handling experiments.
• The significance of space robotics lies in its ability to extend human reach, enhance scientific knowledge, increase mission capabilities, and enable long-duration space exploration and colonization. With continued advancements in robotic technologies, we can expect further breakthroughs and achievements in the realm of space exploration.
Planetary Resource Utilization: Robots can be employed for prospecting, mining, and processing of resources on celestial bodies, such as the Moon or asteroids. This concept, known as in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), aims to reduce the cost and logistics of space missions by utilizing local resources for fuel production, habitat construction, and sustaining human presence.
• Space Debris Removal: Space robotics can contribute to the mitigation of space debris, which poses a significant risk to operational satellites and spacecraft. Robots can be deployed to capture and remove defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other debris, making space safer for future missions.
• Human Assistance and Teleoperation: Robots can support human astronauts by performing tasks that are physically demanding, time-consuming, or hazardous. They can be remotely operated from Earth or by astronauts on space stations, aiding in extravehicular activities, medical procedures, or handling experiments.
• The significance of space robotics lies in its ability to extend human reach, enhance scientific knowledge, increase mission capabilities, and enable long-duration space exploration and colonization. With continued advancements in robotic technologies, we can expect further breakthroughs and achievements in the realm of space exploration.
Planetary Resource Utilization: Robots can be employed for prospecting, mining, and processing of resources on celestial bodies, such as the Moon or asteroids. This concept, known as in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), aims to reduce the cost and logistics of space missions by utilizing local resources for fuel production, habitat construction, and sustaining human presence.
• Space Debris Removal: Space robotics can contribute to the mitigation of space debris, which poses a significant risk to operational satellites and spacecraft. Robots can be deployed to capture and remove defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other debris, making space safer for future missions.
• Human Assistance and Teleoperation: Robots can support human astronauts by performing tasks that are physically demanding, time-consuming, or hazardous. They can be remotely operated from Earth or by astronauts on space stations, aiding in extravehicular activities, medical procedures, or handling experiments.
• The significance of space robotics lies in its ability to extend human reach, enhance scientific knowledge, increase mission capabilities, and enable long-duration space exploration and colonization. With continued advancements in robotic technologies, we can expect further breakthroughs and achievements in the realm of space exploration.
Planetary Resource Utilization: Robots can be employed for prospecting, mining, and processing of resources on celestial bodies, such as the Moon or asteroids. This concept, known as in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), aims to reduce the cost and logistics of space missions by utilizing local resources for fuel production, habitat construction, and sustaining human presence.
• Space Debris Removal: Space robotics can contribute to the mitigation of space debris, which poses a significant risk to operational satellites and spacecraft. Robots can be deployed to capture and remove defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other debris, making space safer for future missions.
• Human Assistance and Teleoperation: Robots can support human astronauts by performing tasks that are physically demanding, time-consuming, or hazardous. They can be remotely operated from Earth or by astronauts on space stations, aiding in extravehicular activities, medical procedures, or handling experiments.
• The significance of space robotics lies in its ability to extend human reach, enhance scientific knowledge, increase mission capabilities, and enable long-duration space exploration and colonization. With continued advancements in robotic technologies, we can expect further breakthroughs and achievements in the realm of space exploration.
