Underwater Demonstration of Large-scale Space Robotics in PULSAR

Space robotics is a key technology for space exploration and an enabling factor for future missions, both scientific and commercial. Underwater tests are a valuable tool for validating robotic technologies for space. In DFKI’s test basin, even large robots can be tested in simulated micro-gravity with mostly unrestricted range of motion. In the project PULSAR, DFKI and European partners have developed technology for the autonomous in-orbit assembly of next-generation space telescopes. Three robot demonstrators were developed to validate the technology. In this video, one of these demonstrators is presented in detail: the underwater-based demonstrator of Large Structure Assembly in Free-Floating Environment – dLSAFFE. PULSAR Consortium: Magellium, FR Graal Tech, IT CSEM, CH German Aerospace Center – DLR, DE ONERA, FR Space Applications Services, BE Thales Alenia Space, FR German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, DE PULSAR Sponsor: The project has received funding from the European Un