Flexible space-based robot modelling and real-time simulation

The Hermes manipulation system (HERA) is a sophisticated space manipulator system, which has to perform tasks ranging from berthing to tool operation in various operational modes from fully automatic to purely manual. Development and qualification of such a space-based manipulator must be supported by computer simulation facilities. The HERA...

Control loops with human operators in space operations: part II: robotics operations and manual control experiment

In the study "Control loops with human operators" this volume is concerned with the robot arm case. Servicing of satellites and assembly of space structures require robotic operations. These operations are controlled from the ground by human operators. Five operational modes for the combined space- and ground segment are defined: - high level...