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Title:
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Introduction to the mechanics of space robots
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Authors:
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Giancarlo Genta
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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New York, NY : Springer, 2011
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Series:
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Space technology library
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-94-007-1795-4
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Format:
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xxi, 597 p. / ill. / 24 cm
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Bibliography note:
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"Based on lecture notes on a space robotics course, this book offers a pedagogical introduction to the mechanics of space robots. After presenting an overview of the environments and conditions space robots have to work in, the author discusses a variety of manipulatory devices robots may use to perform their tasks"--Back cover./ Includes bibliographical references (p. [585]-588) and index.
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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TL1097
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Subjects:
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Robots--Design and construction
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Space environment
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Space robotics
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Description:
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Contents note:
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Introduction -- Space and planetary environment -- Manipulatory devices -- Mobility on planetary surfaces -- Wheeled vehicles and rovers -- Non-wheeled vehicles and rovers -- Actuators and sensors -- Power systems -- Appendix A: Equations of motion in the configuration and state spaces -- Appendix B: Equations of motion for continuous systems.
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Format :
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In print
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