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Space robotics in JapanJapan has been one of the most successful countries in the world in the realm of terrestrial robot applications. The panel found that Japan has in place a broad base of robotics research and development, ranging from components to working systems for manufacturing, construction, and human service industries. From this base, Japan looks to the use of robotics in space applications and has funded work in space robotics since the mid-1980's. The Japanese are focusing on a clear image of what they hope to achieve through three objectives for the 1990's: developing long-reach manipulation for tending experiments on Space Station Freedom, capturing satellites using a free-flying manipulator, and surveying part of the moon with a mobile robot. This focus and a sound robotics infrastructure is enabling the young Japanese space program to develop relevant systems for extraterrestrial robotics applications.
Document ID
19940031539
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Whittaker, William
(Carnegie-Mellon Univ. Pittsburgh, PA., United States)
Lowrie, James W.
(Martin Marietta Corp. Denver, CO., United States)
Mccain, Harry
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Bejczy, Antal
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Sheridan, Tom
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Kanade, Takeo
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Allen, Peter
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Loyola Coll., JTEC(WTEC Report and Program Summary
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
94N36046
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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