Miniaturization and Micro/ Nanotechnology in Space Robotics (original) (raw)

SPINNING-IN OF TERRESTRIAL MICRO-SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES TO SPACE ROBOTICS: RESULTS AND TECHNOLOGY ROADMAPS

ABSTRACT Systematic miniaturization of Automation & Robotics (A&R) systems can result in more robust, less powerintensive and less expensive systems with increased redundancy and enriched functionality. Due to the large and diverse markets, terrestrial micro/nano technologies (MNTs) are characterized by high performance, low development cost, reliability and sustainability of capabilities, making them ideal candidates for spinningin in space A&R systems.

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