FEIT CHAPTER 3

Question 1

What are space robots ideal for

Answer 1

Space robots are ideal for gathering information about remote locations as it is not feasible to send humans on hazardous missions.

Question 2

Two types of space robots

Answer 2

ROV remotely Operated Vehicle RMS remote Manipulator System

Question 3

How are remotely operated vehicles controlled?

Answer 3

Remotely operated vehicles is controlled by an operator who is not in the vehicle. They can be operated through a cable or a radio control, a cable is a line connecting the vehicle to the operators location.

Question 3

Three types of ROV

Answer 3

1. Unmanned spacraft that remains in flight. 2. A lander that makes contact with an extra terrestrial body and operates from a stationary position 3. A rover can move over terrain once it has landed

Question 4

What is a remote Manipulator System

Answer 4

The robot arm recreates many movement of the human arm, having not only side to side and up and down motion, but also a full 360 degree circular motion at a wrist which humans do not have.

Question 5

Functions rms

Answer 5

1. Deploying or retrieving loads 2. Retrieve repair and deploy satellites 3. Provide a mobile extension ladder for extravehicular activity

Question 6

Advantages of Space robots

Answer 6

1. Surface Exploration- robots as great explorers as humans are unsafe on every surface beside s the Earth 2. Space travel- Robots are ideal for long distance travel through space. Robots are able to withstand the rigors of the space travel much easier too> weightlessness and confined space pose no complication for robots. 3. Robots can analyze the situation/problem accurately because they are internally connected with all station al the time

Question 7

What is a robonaut

Answer 7

A robonaut is a humanoid robot designed with the versatility and dexterity to manipulate hardware and work in high risk environment.