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 Multimode Proximity Operations Device
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MPOD, an SSL robot, works colaboratively with a lab member to repair the Hubble Space Telescope during a lab simulation.
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· Full 6DOF motion base
· Full state feedback through acoustic-based
sensor system
· Probe-drogue docking system
· On-board cockpit for direct flight control
· Past achievements:
- - comparison of onboard and remote
- - control of free-flying vehicles
- - demonstration of Astronaut Support
- - vehicle concept
- - full 6DOF closed-loop control
- - autonomous approach and docking
- - test application of adaptive neural
- network control system
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Lead engineer for MPOD: Glen Henshaw
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