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<h2>6.5.1 Introduction to Space Robotics</h2>
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<p>Although the focus of 16.00x is human spaceflight, we would be remiss to leave out our robotic assistants. In fact, in the hostile environment of space, humans and robots often must work together to accomplish complex missions. In the following video, Prof. Hoffman provides a brief history of robotics and describes some of the many advantages and applications of robotics in space exploration. Following this introduction, we will learn about space robotics from a leading expert in the field, MIT AeroAstro Prof. Steven Dubowsky.</p>
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<p>Human curiosity and imagination takes us far beyond the limits where our bodies can travel. Thus, we build machines to explore destinations where we cannot physically follow. In the following video, Prof. Dubowsky explains what a robot is, why robots can help address some of the challenges facing humans in space exploration, and the types of robots that we have created for this task thus far.</p>
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<h2>6.5.3 Planetary Exploration Robots</h2>
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<p>One of the main applications for space robotics is the exploration of other planets. To date, a number of robotic rovers have been sent to explore the surface of Mars, providing us with striking views of the red planet. In the following video, Prof. Dubowsky describes some designs for planetary exploration robots --- both currently in use and proposed advanced concepts --- and discusses the challenges to making advancements in this area.</p>
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<p>While some robots are sent to explore planetary surfaces, others are kept in orbit around the Earth to perform specialized tasks, such as removing space debris, assembling space structures, and making repairs to satellites and telescopes. Two famous examples of orbital robots are the Remote Manipulator System (better known as "Canadarm") on the Space Shuttle, and the Space Station Remote Manipulator System on the ISS (better known as "Canadarm2"), both built by the Canadian Space Agency. In the next video, Prof. Dubowsky discusses potential tasks that could be performed by orbital robots, some proposed designs for such robots, as well as the key challenges.</p>
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