Self-Reconfigurable Modular Robotic Manipulators for Space
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Surrey
Department Name: Surrey Space Centre Academic
Abstract
This study aims at developing a new generation of
adaptable robotic manipulators that will be capable for changing its morphology through self-reconfiguration of its modular
arm/s and hand/s. This involves developing a modular design for the link-joint pairs for the arm with an interchangeable
and reconfigurable robotic compliant hand. Deep learning techniques will be used to train the robot manipulator to
undertake routine tasks in a semi/autonomous manner. The feasibility of the design will be tested, in a simulation
environment, for two use cases (i) for orbital assembly and maintenance of a large aperture space telescope (ii) robotic
mining of asteroids where the manipulator could be used for capturing a small asteroid or for deeper excavation of other
planetary bodies.
adaptable robotic manipulators that will be capable for changing its morphology through self-reconfiguration of its modular
arm/s and hand/s. This involves developing a modular design for the link-joint pairs for the arm with an interchangeable
and reconfigurable robotic compliant hand. Deep learning techniques will be used to train the robot manipulator to
undertake routine tasks in a semi/autonomous manner. The feasibility of the design will be tested, in a simulation
environment, for two use cases (i) for orbital assembly and maintenance of a large aperture space telescope (ii) robotic
mining of asteroids where the manipulator could be used for capturing a small asteroid or for deeper excavation of other
planetary bodies.
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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EP/S51391X/1 | 01/10/2018 | 30/09/2023 | |||
2116589 | Studentship | EP/S51391X/1 | 01/10/2018 | 30/09/2022 | SUZANNA LUCAROTTI |