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science-and-technology1 month ago

NASA Deploys Robotic Arm for Space Infrastructure Construction

NASA is launching a robotic arm into orbit to assist in constructing space habitats and infrastructure, supporting its plans for lunar colonization and future exploration, with collaborations including SpaceX. The robotic arm, capable of autonomous tool use and movement in zero gravity, aims to facilitate in-space assembly, servicing, and manufacturing, potentially benefiting various industries on Earth. Meanwhile, NASA is preparing for its Artemis II lunar mission in 2026, which will set the stage for future lunar landings.

via supercarblondie.com|
#moon-mission#nasa#robotic-arm
technology4 months ago

NexLawn Unveils Robotic Mowers with Fruit-Picking and Ball-Throwing Capabilities at IFA 2025

NexLawn has introduced the Master X Series Concept, a robotic lawnmower equipped with a fully functional mechanical arm capable of tasks like trimming, weeding, fruit picking, and pet interaction, including throwing a ball for a dog, though it remains a concept product with no current release date or price.

via The Verge|
#innovative-gardening-tools#master-x-series#nexlawn
health-technology1 year ago

"Robotic Arm Innovation in Aberdeen Offers New Hope for Stroke Recovery"

A PhD student at the University of Aberdeen is developing a "Soft Robo Arm" to aid stroke patients in their recovery by allowing them to perform essential repetitive movements at home without a physiotherapist. The lightweight and affordable device, which uses air-inflated material to mimic muscle movements, is still in the development phase and will undergo extensive testing before clinical trials.

via BBC.com|
#health-technology#medical-device#physiotherapy
space-technology1 year ago

"NASA Scraps $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Mission Due to Contractor Delays and Cost Overruns"

NASA has terminated its $2 billion project to develop a robotic arm for refueling old satellites in space due to budget issues, delays, and technical challenges. The project, known as OSAM-1, faced criticism for cost overruns and poor performance by contractor Maxar Technologies. The decision reflects a shift in the space industry towards satellites with built-in refueling capabilities, rendering the project potentially obsolete. NASA is now focused on mitigating the impact of the cancellation on its workforce.

via Business Insider|
#maxar-technologies#nasa#robotic-arm
space-technology1 year ago

"NASA's $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Project Ends in Disarray"

NASA's ambitious $2 billion project to build a robotic arm for refueling old satellites in orbit, known as OSAM-1, has been discontinued due to budget issues, delays, and technical setbacks. The project, in development since 2015, faced challenges including a ballooning budget, delays in spacecraft and robotic arm delivery by contractor Maxar Technologies, and a lack of committed partners. The cancellation reflects a shift in the space industry towards satellites with built-in refueling capabilities, rendering the project potentially obsolete.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#maxar-technologies#nasa#robotic-arm
space-technology1 year ago

"NASA Scraps Multibillion-Dollar Satellite Servicing Mission Due to Contractor Issues"

NASA cancels the OSAM-1 mission, a multibillion-dollar project aimed at demonstrating robotic satellite servicing technology, due to continued technical, cost, and schedule challenges. The mission's cost has ballooned to $1.5 billion, with projections of nearly $1 billion more needed for launch. Originally planned for a 2020 launch, the mission faced delays and cost increases, and the addition of the Space Infrastructure Dexterous Robot (SPIDER) further complicated matters. The realities of the satellite servicing market have also shifted, with commercial companies focusing on alternative methods for extending satellite life, leading to NASA's decision to cancel the project.

via Ars Technica|
#cost-overruns#nasa#osam-1-mission
space-technology1 year ago

"Astronauts Demonstrate Spacecraft Capture with Robotic Arm on ISS (Video)"

NASA astronauts at the International Space Station demonstrated the process of capturing a Northrop Grumman Cygnus vehicle using the Canadarm2 robotic arm, which arrived with essential supplies for the Expedition 70 crew. The Canadarm2, managed by supplier MDA, has been instrumental in various space missions since its installation in 2001 and is now being succeeded by the Canadarm3. The new arm, equipped with advanced features, will be mounted on NASA's moon-orbiting Gateway station and is expected to play a crucial role in future space endeavors.

via Space.com|
#astronauts#canadarm2#iss
spaceflight2 years ago

"Watch as ISS astronauts efficiently dispose of old space station hardware"

NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg demonstrates how old space station hardware is jettisoned from the International Space Station (ISS) using a Canadian robotic arm. The debris, known as flight support equipment, was safely released and is expected to fall into Earth's atmosphere in 2025. This process helps reduce the mass on the ISS and is done ahead of periodic reboosts to maintain the station's orbit. The equipment jettisoned in this video was leftover from spacewalks conducted to install new solar arrays on the ISS.

via Space.com|
#international-space-station#jettisoning#nasa-astronaut-woody-hoburg
space2 years ago

In-Orbit Satellite Building: Arkisys and Partners Showcase Innovative System.

The US Space Force has awarded a $1.6m contract to a team led by Arkisys to demonstrate robotic satellite assembly. The team will assemble a three-axis stabilized satellite with the robotic arm on the Arkisys Port Module. The satellite will be comprised of at least three Novawurks Slegos, box-shaped modules that provide capabilities like pointing, information processing and data storage. The demonstration will identify issues to be resolved, such as how to keep the platform stable when the robotic arm imparts momentum on a space platform.

via SpaceNews|
#novawurks#robotic-arm#satellite-assembly