Selection of a manipulator system for the NLR space automation and robotics laboratory

Title

Selection of a manipulator system for the NLR space automation and robotics laboratory

 Author

Dieleman, P.
Pronk, C.N.A.

Institution

National Aerospace Laboratory NLR

 Date

1992-11-01

 Abstract

The NLR space division is realizing a laboratory environment which supports research and development in the area of automation and robotics applied to space-based systems, including the development of automated instruments for microgravity applications. Availability of such an environment is indispensable for further participation in national and international projects in this field. An important element in such an environment is a manipulator system, which provides a flexible means for RfiJ) on automated system under development for use in space. The application of such a system may range from testing special intelligent end-effectors attached to the manipulator to the participation in training operations for manipulator systems. Prime application of the manipulator system is in the area of internal robotics, but also aspects of external robotics may be investigated. The procurement of a suitable manipulator system was the goal of the work presented in this report. This report describes the evaluation of several industrial robot systems. Procurement of the A460 Robot System from CRS Plus Inc. is proposed. CRS Plus Inc. is represented in the Netherlands by Oostendorp-Nederland B.V. The A460 system will be delivered to NLR with the present C400 Robot System Controller. Replacement by the newly developed C500 controller is suggested as soon as this controller is commercially available. The total investment needed is about KFL 100 for the robot system. Additionally the procurement of a double 19" rack as testbench and a PC for robot system programming and commanding is proposed. A total investment of about KFL 130 is needed to realize the initial automation and robotics laboratory setup.

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 Publisher

Nationaal Lucht- en Ruimtevaartlaboratorium

 Access restriction

Campus only

 Part of collection

Aerospace Engineering Reports

 Document type

report

 Rights

(c) 1992 National Aerospace Laboratory NLR
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