a history of cybernetic animals and early robots
1978 – Manned Remote Work Station (MRWS) by Grumman. MRWS multi-role concepts in support of large space systems. More advanced repair platforms for the RMS have been studied by NASA and Grumman Aerospace Corp. The remote work station (RWS) would resemble the manipulator foot restraint and have controls for the Extra-vehicular activity (EVA) astronaut and …
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1962 – Manned Auxillary Fitter Craft with Mandible. Not the name the vehicle was called in the original Sperry Gyroscope Company advertisement when it appeared in the February, 1962 issue of Scientific American Magazine. The shape is somewhat reminiscient of Wernher von Braun's "Bottle Suit", with manourvering engines top and bottom, but only one pair …
Manned Orbital Transfer Vehicle (MOTV) proposal by Grumman. Rationale for MOTV use: . Servicing satellites remotely using teleoperators operated from earch is more complex, less versatile, and less reliable than having man "on site" to perform this function. . Servicing and checkout is more thorough with man on-site, and contingencies can be more readily handled. …
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"Bottle Suit" Wernher von Braun holding model of the Bottle Suit. Bottle Suit The Bottle Suit shows that when you plan to make your dreams come true, you have to create a number of intermediate solutions to problems you didn't anticipate. Problems like how to assemble a Space Station in Space. In order to assemble …
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TELEOPERATION – OBJECTIVES The objectives of this FPE are to develop and evaluate an experimental teleoperator (T/O) system. Such a system would be a precursor to an operational system and would provide a means for evaluating teleoperator performance, safety, and suitability for performing various tasks in space. Upon completion of this experimental phase, the system …
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