Introduction to the Mechanics of Space Robots
Based on lecture notes on a space robotics course, this book offers a pedagogical introduction to the mechanics of space robots. After presenting an overview of the environments and conditions space robots have to work in, the author discusses a variety of manipulatory devices robots may use to perf...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2012, 2012
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2012 |
| Series: | Space Technology Library
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Contents
- Symbols
- Physical constants
- Acronyms
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Space and planetary environment
- 3 Manipulatory devices
- 4 Mobility on planetary surfaces
- 5 Wheeled vehicles and rovers
- 6 Non-wheeled vehicles and rovers
- 7 Actuators and sensors
- 8 Power systems
- Bibliography
- A Equations of motion in the configuration and state spaces
- B Equations of motion for continuous systems
- Index