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Flight Telerobotic Servicer
As personal robots evolve,they become capable of doing many things on
the basis of a single, sophisticated program. This is the ultimate in flexible
automation, and can be considered a form of artificial intelligence (AI).
The appropriate actions result from verbal commands. This necessitates
speech-recognition capabilities, as well as considerable controller memory,
speed, and processing power.
FLIGHT TELEROBOTIC SERVICER
In space missions, it is often necessary to perform repairs and general
maintenance in and around the spacecraft. It is not always economical to
have astronauts do this work. For this reason, various designs have been
considered for a robot called a flight telerobotic servicer (FTS).
Camera
with lamp
Power
pack
Right arm
and gripper

Left arm
and gripper

Leg

Base gripper

Flight telerobotic servicer

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