Space robotics - Driver for a new mechatronic generation of light-weight arms and multifingered hands

G. Hirzinger, J. Butterfaß, M. Grebenstein, I. Schäfer, N. Sporer, M. Fischer, L. Hong, A. Albu-Schäffer, M. Schedl, P. Neumann

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Abstract

Based on the longterm goal "robonauts for space", the paper describes recent design and development efforts in DLR's robotics lab towards a new generation of "mechatronic" ultra-light weight robots with articulated hands. The design of fully sensorized joints with complete state feedback and the underlying mechanisms are outlined. The second light-weight arm generation is available now; in the same way the second generation a most highly integrated 4 finger-hand is near completion. Thus it is hoped that big steps towards a new generation of space as well as service and personal robots have been achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages1160-1168
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event2001 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics Proceedings - Como, Italy
Duration: 8 Jul 200112 Jul 2001

Conference

Conference2001 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics Proceedings
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityComo
Period8/07/0112/07/01

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