Tuneable autonomy and human interfaces for free-flying servicing vehicles

Roger, A., Welsh, T. and McInnes, C. (2001) Tuneable autonomy and human interfaces for free-flying servicing vehicles. In: 2001 Space Technology and Applications International Forum, Albuquerque, NM, USA, 11-14 Feb 2001, pp. 103-108. (doi: 10.1063/1.1357912)

Abstract

Future mission applications for on-orbit servicing vehicles include inspection and maintenance of the International Space Station (ISS) and future crewed deep space missions. The use of robotic servicing vehicles is seen as a key requirement to significantly reduce total human EVA hours for such applications. A necessary technology for these vehicles is the provision of automated mission and trajectory planning tools and suitable human-machine interfaces. This paper will explore new methods for such automation along with approaches to blend autonomy and human control in a seamless manner. These methods have been applied to a range of vehicles including the Daimler-Chrysler ISS Inspector.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: McInnes, Professor Colin
• Authors: Roger, A., Welsh, T., and McInnes, C.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• ISSN: 0094243X