Post, Mark Andrew orcid.org/0000-0002-1925-7039, Yan, Xiu-Tian and Letier, Pierre (2021) Modularity for the Future in Space Robotics:A Review. Acta Astronautica. ISSN 0094-5765
Abstract
This paper presents a review of modular and reconfigurable space robot systems intended for use in orbital and planetary applications. Modular autonomous robotic systems promise to be efficient, versatile, and resilient compared with conventional and monolithic robots, and have the potential to outperform traditional systems with a fixed morphology when carrying out tasks that require a high level of flexibility. Based on a set of fundamental concepts in modular self-reconfiguring robotics, advances in applying modular self-organizing robotics technologies to aerospace applications and space mission concepts are summarized for the purpose of identifying relevant requirements and solutions. Based on this survey, critical guidelines for the implementation of in space assembly and operation using modular autonomous robotic systems are identified.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2021 IAA. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This is an author-produced version of the published paper. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher’s self-archiving policy. |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Electronic Engineering (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 15 Sep 2021 12:00 |
Last Modified: | 18 Nov 2024 00:35 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.09.007 |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.09.007 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:178245 |
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