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

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...

Space automation and robotics in support of microgravity instrument applications: Research and development activities

This document contains an overview of results from studies on Automation and Robotics (A&R) within the European space community. The scope of the overview is limited to the results related to internal vehicular activities, with emphasis on the support of microgravity experimentation. Other research areas, such as internal servicing and external...

Space automation and robotics for microgravity experiment applications: Preliminary identification of research and development topics

A short study has been carried out by NLR to identify Research and Development (R&D) areas in the field of Automation and Robotics (A&R) for space applications which may be relevant for Dutch space industry to participate in. The report at hand gives an overview of space A&R activities and a preliminary identification of R&D topics, whereby...