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A matrix safety frame approach to robot safety for space applicationsThe planned use of autonomous robots in space applications has generated many new safety problems. This thesis assesses safety of autonomous robot systems through the structure of a proposed three-dimensional matrix safety frame. By identifying the common points of accidents and fatalities involving terrestrial robots, reviewing terrestrial robot safety standards, and modifying and extending these results to space applications, hazards are identified and their associated risks assessed. Three components of the safeguarding dimension of the matrix safety frame, safeguarding through design and operation for intrinsic safety, and incorporation of add-on safety systems are explained through examples for both terrestrial and space robots. A space robot hazard identification checklist, a qualitative tool for robot systems designers, is developed using the structure imparted by the matrix safety frame. The development of an expert system from the contents of the checklist is discussed.
Document ID
19930073772
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Thesis/Dissertation
Authors
Montgomery, T. D.
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. Troy, NY, United States)
Lauderbaugh, L. Ken
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. Troy, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1988
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:191841
NASA-CR-191841
RPI-CIRSSE-14
Accession Number
93N71219
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-1333
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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