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Maximizing Performance Of A Telerobot With Minimal SoftwareControl software system of seven-degree-of-freedom telerobot designed to elicit maximum performance from minimal, fixed-software computer at remote robot site. Includes multiple control modules, each providing parameter-driven control of specified aspect of behavior of telerobot. Software system runs in Ada language on multiple 68020 processors or potentially on single central processing unit. Conceived for use in outer space, also proves useful in underwater construction and inspection, handling of materials in nuclear facilities, and cleaning up hazardous materials.
Document ID
19940000242
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Backes, Paul G. (Caltech)
Long, Mark K. (Caltech)
Steele, Robert D. (Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mathematics And Information Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-18745
ISSN: 0145-319X
Report Number: NPO-18745
Accession Number
94B10242
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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