Title :
Telerobotics (supervised autonomy) for space applications
Author :
Otaguro, W.S. ; Kesler, L.O. ; Beebe, D.D.
Author_Institution :
McDonnell Douglas Astronaut. Co., Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Abstract :
A description is given of the manner of modifying existing space-qualified imaging tracker technology to achieve a robotic controller with application to NASA´s extra vehicular activity (EVA) retriever development. The project has demonstrated qualitative results in homing and contour following. Emphasis is on the McDonnell Douglas Company´s MDAC robotic tracking controller that was used to demonstrate supervised telerobotic capability to approach, position, engage, and retrieve (or assemble) payloads under supervised, but autonomous, robotic control.<>
Keywords :
aerospace computer control; computer vision; computerised picture processing; controllers; robots; tracking systems; EVA; MDAC robotic tracking controller; NASA; assembling; computer vision; extra vehicular activity; positioning; robotic controller; space applications; space-qualified imaging tracker technology; supervised autonomy; supervised telerobotic capability; Aerospace electronics; Control systems; Costs; Optical imaging; Orbital robotics; Robotics and automation; Space technology; Target tracking; Telerobotics; Video compression;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
