Space Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Technologies, advances and applications

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Autonomous Systems ◽  
Space Robotics

scholarly journals Common Data Fusion Framework: An open-source Common Data Fusion Framework for space robotics

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 172988142091176
Author(s):  
Raul Dominguez ◽  
Mark Post ◽  
Alexander Fabisch ◽  
Romain Michalec ◽  
Vincent Bissonnette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Fusion ◽  
Autonomous Systems ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Space Robotics ◽  
Multisensor Data Fusion ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
The Common ◽  
Fusion Framework ◽  
Multisensor Data

Multisensor data fusion plays a vital role in providing autonomous systems with environmental information crucial for reliable functioning. In this article, we summarize the modular structure of the newly developed and released Common Data Fusion Framework and explain how it is used. Sensor data are registered and fused within the Common Data Fusion Framework to produce comprehensive 3D environment representations and pose estimations. The proposed software components to model this process in a reusable manner are presented through a complete overview of the framework, then the provided data fusion algorithms are listed, and through the case of 3D reconstruction from 2D images, the Common Data Fusion Framework approach is exemplified. The Common Data Fusion Framework has been deployed and tested in various scenarios that include robots performing operations of planetary rover exploration and tracking of orbiting satellites.

scholarly journals AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS: COGNITIVE CALCULATIONS ON THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BOUNDARY GENERALIZATIONS PARADIGM

2021 ◽  
pp. 263-267
Author(s):  
Yurii Prokopchuk
Keyword(s):  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Autonomous Systems ◽  
Cognitive Networks ◽  
Sense Making ◽  
Space Robotics ◽  
Software Support ◽  
Physical Systems ◽  
Operational Systems ◽  
Living Being

Research in the field of Autonomous Systems focuses on the development of machines and robots that are able to perceive their environment autonomously and to interact with it like a living being. This field of research includes such areas as Autonomous Intelligent Systems, Cognitive Technical Systems, Autonomous Perception and Decision Making, Cognitive/Urgent Computation, Cyber-Physical Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Assistants, Sense-Making Platform, Cognitive Operational Systems, Cognitive Networks/Internet, Autonomous Space Robotics, Machine Learning, Big Data Calculus, Data Science Machine Eliminates Human Intuition, and simulation. The report examines the mathematical and software support of autonomous systems. The necessity of deep intellectualization of autonomous systems for space purposes is substantiated.

The Pransky interview: Dr Robert Ambrose, Chief, Software, Robotics and Simulation Division at NASA

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Pransky
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Autonomous Systems ◽  
Space Station ◽  
Strategic Partnership ◽  
Robotic Systems ◽  
Space Robotics ◽  
Human Spaceflight ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – This paper, a “Q & A interview” conducted by Joanne Pransky of Industrial Robot Journal, aims to impart the combined technological, business and personal experience of a prominent, robotic industry engineer-turned entrepreneur regarding the evolution, commercialization and challenges of bringing a technological invention to market. Design/methodology/approach – The interviewee is Dr Robert Ambrose, Chief, Software, Robotics and Simulation Division at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. As a young child, even before he started school, Dr Ambrose knew, after seeing the Apollo 11 moonshot, that he wanted to work for NASA. Dr Ambrose describes his career journey into space robotics and shares his teams’ experiences and the importance of the development of Robonaut, a humanoid robotic project designed to work with humans both on Earth and in space. Findings – Dr Ambrose received his MS and BS degrees in mechanical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, and his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr Ambrose heads the flight spacecraft software, space robotics and system simulations for human spaceflight missions. He oversees on-orbit robotic systems for the International Space Station (ISS), the development of software for the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and future human spaceflight systems, simulations for engineering development and training, hardware in the loop facilities for anomaly resolution and crew training and the technology branch for development of new robotic systems. Dr Ambrose also serves as a Principal Investigator for NASA’s Space Technologies Mission Directorate, overseeing research and formulating new starts in the domains of robotics and autonomous systems. He co-chairs the Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT) Robotics, Tele-Robotics and Autonomous Systems roadmap team for the agency’s technology program, and is the robotics lead for the agency’s human spaceflight architecture study teams. Working with the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Dr Ambrose is the Technical Point of Contact for NASA’s collaboration in the National Robotics Initiative (NRI). Originality/value – Dr Ambrose not only realized his own childhood dream by pursuing a career at NASA, but he also fulfilled a 15-year national dream by putting the first humanoid robot into space. After seeking a graduate university that would allow him to do research at NASA, it didn’t take long for Dr Ambrose to foresee that the importance of NASA’s future would be in robots and humans working side-by-side. Through the leadership of Dr Ambrose, NASA formed a strategic partnership with General Motors (GM) and together they built Robonaut, a highly dexterous, anthropomorphic robot. The latest Robonaut version, R2, has nearly 50 patents available for licensing. One of the many technology spinoffs from R2 is the innovative Human Grasp Assist device, or Robo-Glove, designed to increase the strength of a human’s grasp.

Space Robotics & Autonomous Systems: Widening the horizon of space exploration

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Gao ◽  
◽  
Daniel Jones ◽  
Roger Ward ◽  
Elie Allouis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Space Exploration ◽  
Autonomous Systems ◽  
Space Robotics

Systems Engineering for Ethical Autonomous Systems

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Gillespie
Keyword(s):  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Autonomous Systems

THE CONCEPT OF AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS IN INDUSTRY 4.0

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-87
Author(s):  
György Kovács ◽  
Rabab Benotsmane ◽  
László Dudás
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Autonomous Systems ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Life Cycles ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Intelligent Machines ◽  
Digital Network

Recent tendencies – such as the life-cycles of products are shorter while consumers require more complex and more unique final products – poses many challenges to the production. The industrial sector is going through a paradigm shift. The traditional centrally controlled production processes will be replaced by decentralized control, which is built on the self-regulating ability of intelligent machines, products and workpieces that communicate with each other continuously. This new paradigm known as Industry 4.0. This conception is the introduction of digital network-linked intelligent systems, in which machines and products will communicate to one another in order to establish smart factories in which self-regulating production will be established. In this article, at first the essence, main goals and basic elements of Industry 4.0 conception is described. After it the autonomous systems are introduced which are based on multi agent systems. These systems include the collaborating robots via artificial intelligence which is an essential element of Industry 4.0.

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