Shuttle mission objectives are examined. The outstanding characteristic of the payload handling system will be its versatility. A practical system is needed that combines man's adaptability, skill, and reflexes with the strength, endurance, and relative indestructibility of a machine. Systems that meet these standards, called teleoperators, have been in use for many years. The other half of the problem, the retention of man's natural manipulative skills, is solved by use of a 'master-slave' control system. Two independent, parallel preliminary design studies based on the requirements considered were conducted.


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    Title :

    A remote manipulator system for the space shuttle.


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Man''s Role in Space Conference, Cocoa Beach ; 1972 ; Cocoa Beach, FL


    Publication date :

    1972-03-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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