Robotics and AI-Enabled On-Orbit Operations With Future Generation of Small Satellites

作者：Nanjangud Angadh^*; Blacker Peter C; Bandyopadhyay Saptarshi; Gao Yang

来源：Proceedings of the IEEE, 2018, 106(3): 429-439.

DOI：10.1109/JPROC.2018.2794829

• Autonomous systems
• robotics
• small satellites

The low-cost and short-lead time of small satellites has led to their use in science-based missions, earth observation, and interplanetary missions. Today, they are also key instruments in orchestrating technological demonstrations for on-orbit operations (O-3) such as inspection and spacecraft servicing with planned roles in active debris removal and on-orbit assembly. This paper provides an overview of the robotics and autonomous systems (RASs) technologies that enable robotic O-3 on smallsat platforms. Major RAS topics such as sensing & perception, guidance, navigation & control (GN&C) microgravity mobility and mobile manipulation, and autonomy are discussed from the perspective of relevant past and planned missions.

• 出版日期2018-3