In order to realize the active debris removal (ADR), attaching debris removal device (ex. micro thruster, EDT, and De-orbit membrane, etc.) to debris is a key technology. However, it has never been demonstrated. Any space robot hands in existence cannot used for capturing debris because they require their dedicated fixtures on the capture target. It is important to establish simple grasping system for uncooperative target without such fixtures. The authors are studying about such grasping system which can grasp original structure of debris or can grasp whole debris. The system can be also used as a fixing mechanism for debris de-orbit devices after separating from service satellite (robot). In this presentation, the overview of our gripping systems and the latest issues are introduced.
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A Study of Gripper System for Attaching Debris De-orbit Devices
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