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A comprehensive survey of space robotic manipulators for on-orbit servicing
Mohammad Alizadeh1, Zheng H Zhu1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Abstract:
On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) robots are transforming space exploration by enabling vital maintenance and repair of spacecraft directly in space. However, achieving precise and safe manipulation in microgravity necessitates overcoming significant challenges. This survey delves into four crucial areas essential for successful OOS manipulation: object state estimation, motion planning, and feedback control. Techniques from traditional vision to advanced X-ray and neural network methods are explored for object state estimation. Strategies for fuel-optimized trajectories, docking maneuvers, and collision avoidance are examined in motion planning. The survey also explores control methods for various scenarios, including cooperative manipulation and handling uncertainties, in feedback control. Additionally, this survey examines how Machine learning techniques can further propel OOS robots towards more complex and delicate tasks in space.
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