The student has knowledge of the application of robotic technologies in aerospace - from the construction of orbiting satellites and landing modules designed to explore other space bodies to assistance systems for manned cosmonautics. He/she understands the principles of sensors and actuators for use in robotic applications. He/she knows the basic mechanical structures of robotic arms and mobile chassis, as well as various ways of their control. He/she can design a suitable type of interface between the operator and the controlled robotic device.
The student will gain knowledge:
- design of robotic manipulators
- design of mobile robots
- various aspects of human-robot interaction
- robotic applications in aerospace
The student will gain skills:
- selection of a suitable type of kinematic structure
- selection of a suitable type of drive and sensor system
- selection of a suitable type of robot control
The student acquires competencies:
- select a suitable type of robot for specific applications in aerospace
- design its kinematic structure, propulsion and sensor system
- participate in the design of various types of robotic applications
- participate in research in the field of aerospace robotics Course Contents:
1. Robotics - Definition of subject, related scientific and technical disciplines, historical milestones of robotics development in connection with distance exploration of Earth and other cosmic bodies.
2. Robot and its subsystems, autonomous and remote-controlled systems, robot classification according to various criteria
3. Mobile robots - design principles of robots moving on a solid surface, on and below the (water) surface, respectively, in the gaseous atmosphere and in the cosmic space. Position and orientation control. Methods of landing on cosmic bodies of different types.
4. Robotic manipulators and other mechanical constructions for use on mobile platforms and piloted cosmonauts. Description of basic kinematic structures. Exoskeleton.
5. Driving systems for use in robotics, motors and transmission mechanisms - basic description and properties
6. Sensory systems for use in robotics - basic principles and properties. Sensors of internal variables, sensors of localization systems. Sensors for remote and in situ exploration of physical properties of cosmic bodies.
7. Power sources for mobile robots, energy management, internal temperature stabilization, protecting systems against adverse environmental influences.
8. Human-robot interaction - basic ways of controlling and programming robots. Ways to communicate with robots. Visual and haptic feedback. Enhanced and virtual reality.
9. Current applications of robots and robotic technologies in remote Earth exploration and exploration of other cosmic bodies. Robotics in piloted cosmonautics.
10. Trends in the development of robotics with a focus on remote Earth exploration and other cosmic bodies. Service robotics. Sample gathering and transport to the Earth. Mining of raw materials on other cosmic bodies.
