The Space Station Freedom Flight Telerobotic Servicer - The design and evolution of a dexterous space robotThe Flight Telerobotic Servicer (FTS) will provide a telerobotic capability to the Space Station in the early assembly phases of the program and will be used for assembly, maintenance, and inspection throughout the lifetime of the Station. Here, the FTS design approach to the development of autonomous capabilities is discussed. The FTS telerobotic workstations for the Shuttle and Space Station, and facility for on-orbit storage are examined. The rationale of the FTS with regard to ease of operation, operational versatility, maintainability, safety, and control is discussed.
Document ID
19910029161
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mccain, Harry G. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Andary, James F. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hewitt, Dennis R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Haley, Dennis C. (Martin Marietta Space Systems, Inc. Denver, CO, United States)