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Saturday, 26 March 2022 18:34

SAASST General Lecture - Space Robotics by Maryam Essa sharif

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) organized a general lecture about “Space Robotics” on Mar. 23, 2022. The lecture was given by Mrs. Maryam Essa Sharif, a research assistant from the Meteorite Center. Robotics is an integral part of our daily life, and when it comes to space exploration, they are a must.

Robotics is a branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture, and operation of robots. This field overlaps with electronics, computer science, artificial intelligence, mechatronics, nanotechnology, and bioengineering. Robots are machines that can be used to do jobs, some robots can do work by themselves, and other robots must always have a person telling them what to do.

There are many uses for robots in space. Spacecraft that explore other worlds, like the moon or Mars, are robots included in the “Planetary Robotics.” These include orbiters, landers, and rovers to explore other planets and asteroids. The other example is “Orbital robotics.” This track supports orbital servicing and maintenance activities. Examples of these activities are the space station robotic arm that helps to build the station. The robotic arms have added new parts to the space station and move astronauts around on spacewalks. Also, the space station’s arm can move to different parts of the station, it moves along the outside of the station like an inchworm, attached at one end at a time.

 

The full lecture can be followed through the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UersIOHQaYI&t=16s