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Space-Based Robotics and Remote Operations

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Robotics in Space

Robotics is set to pave the way for human operations in space while simultaneously changing life on Earth. Robots will serve to conduct research, complete tasks too dangerous for humans, and will often be the first extension of humanity into a new location. Robots will be a key technology for resource acquisition and utilization, site preparation in advance of human arrival, and scientific exploration.

The Institute for Space Development Research believes that the development of advanced robotics and remotely controlled systems for space is critical to any long term human space presence and is researching opportunities in this regard.

Applied Space Robotics Research

Robotics has been changing the way manufacturing and other efforts are handled on Earth for years. However, the space environment offers unique challenges and space-based robotics is a very young industry just waiting to explode. Key interest areas in space robotics include:

Overcoming technological challenges to robotics in space including the vacuum environment, dusty regions where maintenance isn't possible, mining, and extended use.
Control and automation, remote operation, & autonomy.

Robotic Space Exploration & Operational Applications

Robots will provide numerous benefits to human operations and capability in space including:

Robots as scientific explorers conducting field work and advanced site observation.
Site preparation or "staging" of a location prior to human arrival, often years ahead of humans.
Automated remote operations like mining, site excavation & construction.
Robots as human habitat assistants performing maintenance and operations at bases and settlements including pre-occupation site preparation.
Tele-medicine permitting Earth-based doctors to remotely provide medical assistance.
Hybrid systems coupled with humans to permit robotically assisted human operations.

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