CAESAR and SpaceHand at the Space Symposium 2022
A variable tool for space exploration and assistance is the subject of an exhibition at the US Space Symposium. The Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics is presenting the CAESAR (Compliant Assistance and Exploration SpAce Robot) and SpaceHand systems from 4 April to 7 April in Colorado Springs.
CAESAR is a robotic arm developed for exploration and assistance in space. It can perform a variety of different tasks in space, such as assembling structures, maintaining and repairing satellites or removing space debris. The key to CAESAR's performance is its intelligent impedance- and position-controlled joints. The individual joints can be arranged variably depending on the mission requirements. The SpaceHand is a space-qualified robotic hand developed for long-term use in geostationary orbit. It is able to operate the same devices that an astronaut can operate in an external mission.
The Space Symposium is an internationally orientated event in Colorado Springs, USA. The participants of the event represent various space sectors, including space agencies, commercial space companies, manufacturers of space technologies and research institutions. In addition to the Space Symposium with its extensive agenda, the event will also include an exhibition at the Ball Aerospace Exhibit Centre. The CAESAR and SpaceHand systems developed at the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics will be exhibited here. The two exhibits will be on display at the DLR stand number 317 in the Broadmore Hall.
