Robonaut 2 (R2) Overview (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781289251406)

This slide presentation reviews the development and uses of the second robot designed to work in space. The presentation reviews the motivation for developing Robonaut, the cooperative commercial relationship with General Motors, the evolution design of Robonaut Robonaut 2 improvements over the first robonaut (R1), Robonaut 2's hand dexterity, finger impedance control, tactile system, finger haptics, arm control, strength, neck movement and head sensors, human interaction, and the controller. Also the plans for use on board the International Space Station are reviewed. The patent for the Phalange Tactile Load Cell is included.

Author: Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs),Myron Diftler
ISBN-10: 1289251401
ISBN-13: 9781289251406
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 07/29/2013
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.07d