Title | RANGER: Upgrading Dexterous Space Teleoperator Capabilities by Incorporating Commercial Off-the-Shelf Components |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | McBryan, K. M., N. M. Limparis, C. J. Carlsen, and D. L. Akin |
Conference Name | AIAA Space 2017 Conference and Exposition |
Date Published | 09/2017 |
Conference Location | Orlando, Florida |
Abstract | Ranger is a system of dexterous manipulators designed for satellite servicing uniquely capable of operating in both a laboratory setting and in a neutral buoyancy environment. Due to the modular design of Ranger, it can be easily reconfigured to mimic other dexterous space manipulators, allowing it to perform ground-based verification for various robotic servicing missions, such as Restore-L being developed by NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center. This paper focuses on the new capabilities of the Ranger systems with modern upgrades, along with presenting rationale for the design choices. |
URL | https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2017-5310 |
Citation Key | 49 |