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Mobile Remote ManipulatorTurret, roll arm, and trolley enhance manipulator dexterity. Remote manipulator moves on trolley base along structure. Roll-axis arm positions manipulator arm so it can extend end effector under structure. Yaw-axis rotation gives added reach to arm above structure. Designed for handling, inspecting, and maintaining modules of space station. Manipulators having such capabilities useful on Earth; robots in manufacturing, erection of large structures, or performing complicated tasks in hazardous locations.
Document ID
19860000365
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Coryell, S.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp.)
Olsen, R. E.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21051
Accession Number
86B10365
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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