1993 KSC Research and Technology Report
Robotics
The Advanced Technology Robotics effort at the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is focused on solving existing launch vehicle and payload ground processing operational problems. In addition, the program also provides a forum for NASA research centers to demonstrate advanced technology for complex robotic problems that must be addressed for future space missions. Automating ground operations in areas such as payload inspection, Shuttle tile rewaterproofing, removing and replacing flight items, and facility maintenance enables KSC to develop procedures, processes, and methods that can be translated into solving on-orbit requirements as well as solving ground processing problems. KSC will work with NASA research centers to develop the technology for increased automation of ground processing by investigating advanced collision-avoidance systems, multidegree-of-freedom robotic systems, intelligent control systems, sensors for inspection, and integration of robotics with real-time processing data information systems.
Robotic Tile Processing System (RTPS) Development
PCR Inspection and Processing Robot
Automated Inspection of Orbiter Radiators
Launch Complex 39 Payload Changeout Room HEPA Filter Inspection Robot (HFIR)
Innovative Mechanism for Measuring the Mass Properties of an Object
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