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MANIPULATOR ARM [35 records]

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Record 1 2025-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Collaboration with WIPO
CONT

Robotic arms are a class of mechanical arms that are often programmable, have tasks similar to those of a human arm, and are primarily utilized in industrial, military, and medical settings.

OBS

robotic arm; robotic manipulator; robot manipulator; robotic manipulator arm; manipulator arm; manipulator : designations validated by a subject-matter expert from the Canadian Space Agency.

Key term(s)
  • SearchOnlyKey1

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Collaboration avec l'OMPI
CONT

Les bras robotiques, également connus sous le nom de robots manipulateurs, sont constitués de plusieurs axes articulés qui leur permettent de se déplacer dans toutes les directions. Ils sont généralement programmés pour effectuer des tâches spécifiques à l'aide de logiciels spécialisés [...] et peuvent être [commandés] par des opérateurs humains à l'aide d'une interface utilisateur.

OBS

bras robotisé; bras robotique; robot manipulateur; bras manipulateur; manipulateur; manipulateur robotisé; manipulateur robotique : désignations validées par un spécialiste de l'Agence spatiale canadienne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
  • Colaboración con la OMPI
CONT

Los robots manipuladores o brazos robóticos son autómatas de primordial importancia […] debido a su versatilidad en múltiples contextos. Sus campos de acción incluyen: cirugías de alta precisión en áreas de la medicina, pintado y ensamblado dentro de la industria de manufactura de automóviles, manipulación de procesos peligrosos, etc.

OBS

brazo robótico; brazo robotizado: designaciones validadas por un experto de la Comisión de Terminología, Sociedad Española de Astronomía, España.

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Record 2 2025-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Astronautics
  • Collaboration with WIPO
CONT

Space manipulators are often seen as astronaut "assistants" or astronaut surrogates capable of performing EVA [extra vehicular activity]. Ideally, space manipulators will be mobile, versatile, dexterous and autonomous.

OBS

space robotic arm; space manipulator; space robot manipulator; space robotic manipulator : designations validated by Canadian subject-matter experts from Polytechnique Montréal and the Canadian Space Agency.

Key term(s)
  • SearchOnlyKey1

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Astronautique
  • Collaboration avec l'OMPI
CONT

Affiner l'analyse des bras robotiques spatiaux via les singularités dynamiques est intéressant[,] car la problématique de la récupération de débris spatiaux ou de service en orbite est porteuse. Or, actuellement, peu de solutions existent pour opérer de manière autonome les bras robotiques évitant les singularités, et une loi le proposant apporterait beaucoup au domaine.

OBS

bras robotisé spatial; bras robotique spatial; bras manipulateur spatial; manipulateur spatial; bras spatial : désignations validées par des spécialistes canadiens de Polytechnique Montréal et de l'Agence spatiale canadienne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
  • Astronáutica
  • Colaboración con la OMPI
CONT

Este brazo robótico espacial desempeña múltiples funciones: transporta carga de un sitio a otro, realiza acciones de mantenimiento, lanza y captura el satélite, coloca o retira módulos en la estructura central, etcétera.

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Record 3 2024-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

In telerobotic surgery, the surgeon operates from the surgeon's console, which is thousands of miles away from the slave robotic arm mounted on the patient; the surgeon's commands are relayed to the slave manipulator via fiberoptic cables.

Key term(s)
  • tele-robotic surgery
  • robotic tele-surgery

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
  • Automatisation et applications
Key term(s)
  • chirurgie télé-robotique
  • télé-chirurgie robotique

Spanish

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Record 4 2020-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Orbital Stations
OBS

The purpose of this simulator is to train astronauts how to use the Space Station Remote Manipulator System(SSRMS) which is the "canadarm" but for space station. This arm has been built by SPAR Aerospace and will be delivered to the Space Station in the near future.

OBS

Mobile Servicing System Operations and Training Simulator; MOTS: designations validated by the Canadian Space Agency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

Simulateur du système d'entretien mobile; Simulateur du SEM; MOTS : désignations confirmées par l'Agence spatiale canadienne.

Spanish

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Record 5 2017-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

The Shuttle Remote Manipulator System consists of a shoulder, elbow and wrist joint separated by an upper and lower arm boom. The shoulder joint has two degrees of freedom, the elbow joint has one degree of freedom, and the wrist joint has up to three degrees of freedom. At a total weight of approximately 905 lbs., the Canadarm has recently been upgraded to maneuver payloads of up to 266, 000 kgs.(in the weightlessness of space). Canadarm uses an end effector with a specially designed grapple fixture to capture payloads and place them in orbit.

OBS

The 7m long MPLMs [Multi-Purpose Logistics Module] are the primary delivery system used to resupply and return up to 10, 000 kg space station cargo requiring a pressurised environment and is docked to the ISS using the Shuttle's Remote Manipulator System robot arm, before being placed back in the Shuttle payload bay for the flight home after its mission.

OBS

Canadarm; shuttle’s remote manipulator system; SRMS: terms and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Le télémanipulateur de la navette spatiale (SRMS) est un système de manipulation de charges utiles à six degrés de liberté. [...] Le SRMS est encore plus articulé que le bras humain et peut effectuer des manœuvres très complexes. Les moteurs des articulations sont munis de leurs propres systèmes de freinage et de contrôle de vitesse de mouvement. Chaque articulation est également équipée d'un encodeur qui sert à mesurer précisément l'angle d'ouverture des articulations. Ainsi, les articulations sont indépendantes les unes des autres et peuvent bouger à des vitesses différentes et dans des directions différentes.

OBS

Canadarm; télémanipulateur de la navette spatiale; SRMS : termes et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 6 2016-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

... each JEM-EF [Japanese experiment module-exposed facility] payload must have a space shuttle-compatible grapple fixture to allow handling of the payload by the JEM remote manipulator system(JEM-RMS), a robotic arm system used for the transport and positioning of external user payloads. The JEM-RMS has both a main arm and a fine arm for robotics manipulation and is operated by the crew from within the JEM-PM [JEM pressurized module] with the aid of a viewing port.

OBS

Japanese robotic arm system; JEM remote manipulator system; JEM-RMS : terms and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station Terminology Approval Group(ISSTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Stations orbitales

Spanish

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Record 7 2015-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Underwater Navigation Equipment
DEF

A remotely controlled mechanical arm ... for holding and moving objects within its reach.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Appareils de navigation sous-marine
DEF

Bras mécanique télécommandé [...] destiné à saisir et à déplacer des objets à sa portée.

CONT

[...] ce sous-marin sera équipé d'un bras télémanipulateur.

Spanish

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Record 8 2013-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
  • Demolition (Military)
CONT

Within EROC [expedient route opening capability], the role of the Buffalo is to uncover mines and IEDs [improvised explosive devices](disarming or detonating them if possible). Key to the role is the Buffalo's distinctive manipulator arm, an extensible crane tipped with a tined claw dubbed 'spork. ’The manipulator arm and 'spork’ are remotely-controlled from the relative safety of the armour cab – a camera and light are mounted on the arm giving the operator a close-up view on his monitor of any suspected IED.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
  • Destruction (Militaire)
CONT

Le véhicule Buffalo s’arrête sur le bord de la route près d’un amoncellement de débris qui a déjà été désigné à titre d’endroit suspect par le véhicule Husky qui roule à basse vitesse. L’équipage du Buffalo allonge et rétracte le bras manipulateur pendant qu’il examine l’amoncellement afin de déterminer s’il contient des éléments menaçants.

Spanish

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Record 9 2012-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Ground Equipment (Airports)
CONT

An autonomous robotic refuelling system is being developed to achieve rapid aircraft turnaround, notably during combat operations. The proposed system includes a gantry positioner with sufficient reach to position a robotic arm that performs the refuelling tasks; a six degree of freedom manipulator equipped with a remote center of compliance, torque sensor, and a gripper that can handle standard tools; a computer vision system to locate and guide the refuelling nozzle, inspect the nozzle, and avoid collisions; and an operator interface with video and graphics display.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Matériel de piste (Aéroports)

Spanish

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Record 10 2012-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

Programming of a manipulator arm by guiding it through a series of points or in a motion pattern which is recorded for subsequent automatic action by the manipulator.

CONT

"Teach-in programming" is the operating mode of sensor systems where parts are presented to the system and where the system computes all necessary features automatically.

OBS

It can be performed also by using a teach pendant to move the robot through the desired actions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Méthode de programmation dans laquelle le programme d'une tâche est défini sur des dispositifs extérieurs du robot, pour transfert ultérieur des données de programmation au robot.

CONT

Toutefois, la programmation par apprentissage étant une programmation en ligne (l'enregistrement des trajectoires nécessite généralement l'utilisation du robot), la disponibilité du robot comme outil de production s'en trouve diminuée.

OBS

programmation par apprentissage : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Key term(s)
  • programmation en ligne

Spanish

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Record 11 2008-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

The ISF is projected as a pressurized... cylinder, allowing the manufacturing facilities aboard to be tended at intervals by human operators working in a "shirtsleeve" environment. Between visits, the ISF would operate automatically, or by remote control. It will be accessed via a docking tunnel(probably flexible) leading from the Shuttle mid-deck, but the module itself will not be docked in the cargo bay for tending. In addition to the basic "workshop" module, the ISF will have a 3 m long supply module, to hold the raw materials and finished products. This could be detached and replaced by the Shuttle manipulator arm, at relatively frequent intervals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale

Spanish

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Record 12 2007-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

DCAP [Dynamics and Control Analysis Package] was also used in the Automated Manipulation and Transportation System(AMTS) study for modelling the manipulator arm and for verifying the accelerations induced in the Attached Pressurised Module(APM) by the arm's manoeuvring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale

Spanish

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Record 13 2004-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Experiment Logistics Module Exposed Section(ELM-ES) is a JEM component which carries experiment payloads, JEM's Small Fine Arm(SFA) and Exposed Facility(EF) system ORUs [Orbital Replaceable Units]. It will supply devices to and from the EF [Exposed Facility]. This ELM-ES will be carried to orbit by the Space Shuttle where it will be operated after being connected to EF. After ELM-ES is connected to the EF, experiment payloads attached to ELM-ES will be removed and attached to the EF using a manipulator. After experiments are finished, payloads will be removed from the EF by a manipulator and returned to the ELM-ES. Later, they will be brought back to Earth by the Space Shuttle.

CONT

The ELM-ES is a reusable pallet developed in Japan for transporting experiment facilities to the Kibo Exposed Facility (EF). The ELM-ES ... ferries three experiment facilities, each weighing 500 kilograms, ...

OBS

experiment logistics module - exposed section; ELM-ES : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Unpressurized Experiment Logistics Module - exposed section.

Key term(s)
  • Kibo’s experiment logistics module exposed section

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le «Experiment Logistic Module - Exposed Section» (ELM ES) est une palette prolongeant l'élément principal [le JEM - Japanese Experiment Module], destiné à recevoir les instruments et expériences devant être exposés au vide spatial. Un sas en facilite l'accès.

OBS

plateforme japonaise externe d'expérimentation; ELM-ES : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Key term(s)
  • plate-forme japonaise
  • externe d'expérimentation

Spanish

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Record 14 2004-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The MSS [Mobile Servicing System] consists of three main elements : the Space Station Remote Manipulator System(SSRMS), known as Canadarm2, the Mobile Base System(MBS), and the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator(SPDM). Canadarm2 and the MBS, its platform, are essential tools for the assembly of the ISS.... The Space Station Remote Manipulator System(SSRMS), known as Canadarm2, is the first component of the Mobile Servicing System. Although similar to the Shuttle Canadarm, this 17-metre manipulator is somewhat larger and incorporates many advanced features, including the ability to self relocate. The arm has the capacity to handle large ISS modules and structural elements. It will initially be used to assemble the Station. In the future, it will capture and dock unmanned resupply spacecraft to the ISS and perform routine maintenance tasks. Canadarm2 will normally move along the Space Station on the Mobile Base System, but it also has the ability to "walk" from place to place by moving from one grapple fixture on the exterior of the structure to the next, like an inchworm.... It is equipped with four television cameras, two mounted on the booms and one near each tip. These cameras feed images to the astronauts operating the arm from the Robotic Workstation inside the Station. An advanced version of the Canadian Space Vision System improves the ability of Canadarm2 operators to keep track of the position, orientation and movement of payloads being grappled.

OBS

Canadarm2; space station remote manipulator system; SSRMS: terms and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Space station remote manipulator system workstation.

PHR

SSRMS joint, joint cluster.

PHR

Structurally flexible manipulator.

Key term(s)
  • Canadarm 2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le MSS [Système d'entretien mobile] comprend trois éléments principaux : le Télémanipulateur de la Station spatiale (SSRMS), connu sous le nom de Canadarm2, la Base mobile (MBS) et le Manipulateur agile spécialisé (SPDM). Le Canadarm2 et sa plate-forme, le MBS, sont des outils essentiels à l'assemblage de l'ISS. [...] Le Télémanipulateur de la Station spatiale (SSRMS), connu sous le nom de Canadarm2, est la première composante du Système d'entretien mobile. Bien que semblable au Canadarm de la navette, ce manipulateur de 17 mètres de long est un peu plus imposant et comporte de nombreuses caractéristiques de pointe, dont sa capacité de se relocaliser de lui-même. Le bras est capable de manipuler de gros modules et des éléments structuraux de l'ISS. II sera initialement utilisé pour assembler les éléments de la Station. Plus tard, il saisira et amarrera des engins spatiaux non habités d'approvisionnement de l'ISS et accomplira des travaux d'entretien courants. Le Canadarm2 se déplacera normalement le long de la Station spatiale sur sa base mobile, mais il sera également capable de «marcher» d'un endroit à un autre, un peu à la façon d'une chenille arpenteuse, en saisissant l'une après l'autre des bornes électromécaniques installées sur la structure extérieure de la Station. Le Canadarm2 comporte des unités remplaçables en orbite (ORU), des composantes pouvant être enlevées et remplacées par un astronaute ou par le Manipulateur agile spécialisé. Le bras robotique est équipé de quatre caméras de télévision, deux montées sur les segments et une autre à chacune des extrémités. Ces caméras captent des images à l'intention des astronautes qui commandent le bras depuis le poste de travail robotique à l'intérieur de la Station. Une version récente du Système canadien de vision spatiale améliore la capacité des opérateurs du Canadarm2 de suivre la position, l'orientation et les mouvements des charges utiles qu'ils auront saisies.

OBS

grand bras : Surnom donné par la NASA au [télémanipulateur] fourni par le Canada pour la Station internationale.

OBS

Canadarm2; télémanipulateur de la Station spatiale; SSRMS : termes et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

SSRMS a sept degrés de liberté.

Key term(s)
  • Canadarm 2

Spanish

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Record 15 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Similar to the EXPRESS rack for internal payloads, the accommodations at each of the 6 payload locations are standardized to provide quick and straightforward payload integration. This is accomplished using a standard EXPRESS Pallet Adapter(ExPA) plate to which the payload is permanently mated prior to launch and which is subsequently locked into place on the pallet by the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator on the Station's robotic arm.

OBS

EXPRESS pallet adapter plate: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

plaque de fixation de palette EXPRESS : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Plaque de fixation de palette EXPRESS standard.

Spanish

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Record 16 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

The SRMS [Station Remote Manipulator System] is a remotely controlled six degree-of-freedom payload handling device comprised of the following component sub-systems... Linking the shoulder, elbow and wrist joints are the upper and lower arm booms. These booms are constructed of graphite-epoxy. The upper arm boom is approximately 5 m long by 33 cm in diameter comprising 16 plies of graphite-epoxy(each ply is. 013 cm thick) for a total weight of just under 23 kg. The lower arm boom is approximately 5. 8 m long by 33 cm in diameter comprising 11 plies of graphite-epoxy for a total weight of just over 22. 7 kg. Each boom is protected with a Kevlar bumper(the same material used in bulletproof vests) to preclude the possibility of dents or scratches on the carbon composite.

OBS

arm boom: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
OBS

Les segments relient les articulations de l'épaule, du coude et du poignet pour former la partie supérieure et inférieure du bras. Ceux-ci sont fabriqués de matériaux composites en graphite/époxy. Le segment supérieur mesure environ 5 m de longueur et 33 cm de diamètre. Il est formé de 16 couches de composite en graphite/époxy (chaque couche étant d'une épaisseur de 0,013 cm) et pèse un peu moins de 23 kg. L'avant-bras mesure 5,8 m de longueur et 33 cm de diamètre. Il est constitué de 11 couches de composite graphite/époxy et pèse 22,7 kg. Chaque segment est protégé par un revêtement en Kevlar (le même matériel utilisé pour la fabrication des gilets pare-balles) afin de prévenir les dommages éventuels (bosses et égratignures).

OBS

segment du bras : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 17 2003-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

Dextre [Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator] is designed so that only one arm can move at a time in order to avoid self-collision, achieve greater stability and maintain operational similarity with Canadarm2. The greater stability is provided by the immobile arm, which is first commanded to anchor Dextre to an ISS [International Space Station] stabilization point. At the tip of each arm, we find a "hand", known technically as the Orbital Replacement Unit/Tool Changeout Mechanism(OTCM). The OTCM consists of a set of parallel retractable jaws, which serve to grip payloads and tools. Each OTCM is also equipped with a retractable motorized socket wrench to mate and demate mechanisms on-orbit, as well as lights and a black and white camera. Dextre lower body is equipped with a pair of pan/tilt colour cameras that allow astronauts aboard the ISS, and engineers on the ground, to monitor the task, which is out of direct eyesight.

OBS

orbital replacement unit/tool changeout mechanism; OTCM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • unit/tool changeout mechanism

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Dextre [Manipulateur Agile Spécialisé] ne peut toutefois bouger qu'un bras à la fois afin d'éviter les autocollisions, d'assurer une plus grande stabilité et de conserver une similarité opérationnelle avec le Canadarm2. Sa grande stabilité lui vient du bras immobile qui est commandé pour ancrer Dextre à un point de stabilisation sur la Station spatiale internationale dès le début des activités. Au bout de chaque bras se trouve une «main», que l'on désigne techniquement par changeur d'outils et d'unités remplaçables sur orbite (OTCM). L'OTCM comprend un ensemble de mâchoires parallèles rétractables servant à la préhension de charges utiles et d'outils. Outre des lampes et une caméra noir et blanc, il est également équipé d'une clé à douilles motorisée et rétractable pour accoupler et désaccoupler des mécanismes sur orbite. La partie inférieure de Dextre est dotée d'une paire de caméras panoramiques basculantes couleur qui permettent aux astronautes de la Station et aux ingénieurs au sol de surveiller l'exécution d'une tâche qui ne se trouve pas directement dans leur champ de vision.

OBS

changeur d'outils et d'unités remplaçables sur orbite; changeur d'outil et d'URO; OTCM : termes et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 18 2003-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

There [is one JOD-joint one-degree-of-freedom] in the [Space Shuttle Remote Manipulator] elbow joint to allow the lower arm to pitch...

OBS

elbow joint: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

L'articulation du coude a un DDL [articulation à un degré de liberté] ce qui permet à la partie inférieure du bras de se déplacer de haut en bas.

OBS

articulation du coude : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 19 2003-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

A Manipulator Foot Restraint... placed on the shuttle's robot arm... provides an astronaut a secure and safe place to work from.

OBS

portable foot restraint; PFR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
OBS

cale-pied portable; PFR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 20 2003-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The European Robotic Arm(ERA) will be attached to the Russian segment of the International Space Station.... The Manipulator Joint Subsystem... includes [a] high-precision joint position sensor to feed the joint position to the joint control electronics...

OBS

joint control electronics; JCE: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

circuit électronique de commande d'articulation; JCE : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 21 2002-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

P3 attached site ... is planned for ISS [International Space Station] logistics support. ... Interfaces are the same as the S3 sites.

CONT

The main truss segments-S0, P1, S1, P3, and S3-were designed as rigid hexagonal sections; a six-point structure is more rigid than one with four points. The hexagonal cross section also maximizes the volume that can be used to load equipment onto the truss. A square will not use the available volume as well as a hexagon.... The truss segments are not regular hexagons; the sides are not equal in length. The segments are wider than they are tall to further exploit the Shuttle payload bay area... The hexagonal truss segments also contain a robotic manipulator arm that travels along two longerons on one plane of the hexagonal truss. The 55 ft(17 m) long robotic arm being built by the Canadian Space Agency will be launched with the S0 segment and will travel the length of the truss.

OBS

P3 truss; integrated truss structure P3; P3; ITS-P3: terms and abbreviations officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Mission STS-115 (12A) avec la navette Endeavour transportant les sections de poutre P3 et P4, incluant de nouveaux panneaux solaires.

OBS

poutre P3; segment de poutre intégrée P3; P3; ITS-P3 : termes et abréviations uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 22 2002-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The main truss segments S0, P1, S1, P3, and S3 were designed as rigid hexagonal sections; a six-point structure is more rigid than one with four points. The hexagonal cross section also maximizes the volume that can be used to load equipment onto the truss. A square will not use the available volume as well as a hexagon.... The truss segments are not regular hexagons; the sides are not equal in length. The segments are wider than they are tall to further exploit the Shuttle payload bay area.... The hexagonal truss segments also contain a robotic manipulator arm that travels along two longerons on one plane of the hexagonal truss.

OBS

S3 truss; integrated truss structure S3; S3; ITS-S3: terms and abbreviations officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

poutre S3; segment de poutre intégrée S3; S3; ITS-S3 : termes et abréviations uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 23 2002-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

The movement of the SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] is controlled by the Space shuttle general-purpose computer(GPC). The hand controllers used by the astronauts tell the computer what the astronauts would like the arm to do. Built in software examines what the astronauts commanded inputs are and calculates which joints to move, what direction to move them in, how fast to move them and what angle to move to. As the computer issues the commands to each of the joints it also looks at what is happening to each joint every 80 milliseconds. Any changes inputted by the astronauts to the initial trajectory commanded are re-examined and recalculated by the GPC and updated commands are then sent out to each of the joints.

OBS

hand controller: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Les mouvements du SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] sont commandés par l'ordinateur universel de la navette (GPC). Les contrôleurs manuels utilisés par les astronautes indiquent à l'ordinateur ce que doit faire le télémanipulateur. Des logiciels intégrés examinent les commandes entrées par les astronautes et effectuent des calculs visant à déterminer quelle articulation doit bouger, dans quelle direction, à quelle vitesse et dans quel angle. Tandis que l'ordinateur envoie des commandes à chaque articulation, il observe les réactions de celles-ci toutes les 80 millisecondes. Les modifications que l'astronaute apporte à la trajectoire initialement commandée sont réexaminées et recalculées par le GPC et des commandes mises à jour sont ensuite envoyées à chacune des articulations.

OBS

contrôleur manuel : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 24 2002-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

The movement of the SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] is controlled by the space shuttles general-purpose computer(GPC). The hand controllers used by the astronauts tell the computer what the astronauts would like the arm to do. Built in software examines what the astronauts commanded inputs are and calculates which joints to move, what direction to move them in, how fast to move them and what angle to move to. As the computer issues the commands to each of the joints it also looks at what is happening to each joint every 80 milliseconds. Any changes inputted by the astronauts to the initial trajectory commanded are re-examined and recalculated by the GPC and updated commands are then sent out to each of the joints.

OBS

general-purpose computer; GPC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Les mouvements du SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] sont commandés par l'ordinateur universel de la navette (GPC). Les contrôleurs manuels utilisés par les astronautes indiquent à l'ordinateur ce que doit faire le télémanipulateur. Des logiciels intégrés examinent les commandes entrées par les astronautes et effectuent des calculs visant à déterminer quelle articulation doit bouger, dans quelle direction, à quelle vitesse et dans quel angle. Tandis que l'ordinateur envoie des commandes à chaque articulation, il observe les réactions de celles-ci toutes les 80 millisecondes. Les modifications que l'astronaute apporte à la trajectoire initialement commandée sont réexaminées et recalculées par le GPC et des commandes mises à jour sont ensuite envoyées à chacune des articulations.

OBS

ordinateur universel; GPC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 25 2002-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

The wiring harness provides electrical power to all the joints and the End Effector(mechanical hand) as well as data and feed back information from each of the joints. This link continues from the SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System] to the payload bay and continues on into cabin of the space shuttle where astronauts control the actions of the arm remotely.

OBS

wiring harness: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Le faisceau de câblage [relie] électriquement les éléments du télémanipulateur. Il fournit l'électricité à toutes les articulations et à l'effecteur (main robotique) et transmet également les données et l'information provenant de chacune d'entre elles. Le faisceau de câblage parcours le SRMS [Shuttle Remote Manipulator System], traverse la soute de la navette et vient se terminer dans le poste de commande de la navette spatiale. C'est de là que les astronautes peuvent télécommander les mouvements du télémanipulateur.

OBS

faisceau de câblage : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 26 2002-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The end-to-end operation of the arm [Space Station Remote Manipulator System] involves three layers of computers communicating with each other and providing the man(woman)-to-machine interface.... Other electronics units include the Solid State Buffer Amplifiers(SSBA)...

OBS

solid state buffer amplifier; SSBA: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

amplificateur-séparateur à semi-conducteur; SSBA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 27 - external organization data 2002-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Mechanical Components
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

"End-effectors" include grippers, active tooling units, and any other tooling that is attached to the baseplate on the end of a robot manipulator arm.

OBS

Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Les effecteurs terminaux comprennent les préhenseurs, les unités d'outillage actives, et tout autre outillage raccordé à la plaque située à l'extrémité du bras de manipulation d'un robot.

OBS

Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire.

Spanish

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Record 28 - external organization data 2002-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

"End-effectors" include grippers, active tooling units, and any other tooling that is attached to the baseplate on the end of a robot manipulator arm.

OBS

Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Outillage (Mécanique)
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Les effecteurs terminaux comprennent les préhenseurs, les unités d'outillage actives, et tout autre outillage raccordé à la plaque située à l'extrémité du bras de manipulation d'un robot.

OBS

Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire.

Spanish

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Record 29 2001-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

To provide the increased mass handling capability and mobility of Canadarm2, Latching End Effectors (LEE) have been designed to provide power and data signals at both ends of the arm. (These are the devices that provide the actual electrical and mechanical interface to the Power Data Grapple Fixtures ... Additionally, the increased requirement for mass handling necessitated the use of mechanical latches that will augment the three-wire snare mechanism (first developed for the Shuttle’s Canadarm) as the principal load bearing device. Incorporated into one elegant assembly, this electro-mechanical interface appears four times on each Canadarm2 LEE. The precision alignment of the mating connectors is achieved through the introduction of a matching pair of curvic couplings.

CONT

... the SSRMS [Space Station Remote Manipulator System] has been designed in such a manner that a Latching End Effector is mounted at each end of the arm, thus allowing the arm to "walk", hand over hand, around the entire space station. The range of accessibility of the SSRMS will be limited only the the number of Power Data Grapple Fixtures(PDGF) installed on the station.

OBS

latching end effector; LEE: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Latching end effector unit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Le nouveau bras [destiné à la Station spatiale internationale] peut se déplacer à l'image d'un ver de terre. Il est équipé à chaque extrémité d'un système de capture appelé «Latching End Effector (LEE)» qui peut venir s'attacher sur une autre structure le «Power Data Grapple Fixtures (PDGF)». En se détachant d'une extrémité, le bras peut ainsi se déplacer le long de la station dans un large rayon en fonction des structures PDGF installées.

OBS

effecteur de verrouillage; LEE : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Bloc de l'effecteur de verrouillage.

Spanish

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Record 30 1999-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

A control scheme whereby the velocity vector of the end point of a manipulator arm is commanded and the computer determines the joint angular velocities to achieve the desired result. Coordination of a robot's axes so that the velocity vector of the end joint is under direct control. Motion in the coordinate system of the end point along specified directions or trajectories(line, circle, etc.) is possible. Used in manual control of manipulators and as a computational method for achieving programmed coordinate axis control in robots.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

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Record 31 1999-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

A technique for programming robot motion, usually following a continuous path motion, but sometimes referring also to teaching point-to-point motions by using a teach box. For continuous path motions, the operator grasps a handle which is secured to the arm and guides the robot through the desired task or motions while the robot controller records movement information and any activation signals for external equipment. This contrasts with off-line programming, which can be accomplished away from the manipulator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

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Record 32 1999-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

A robot that moves in straight lines up and down, and in and out. The degrees of freedom of the manipulator arm are defined primarily by a Cartesian coordinate axis system consisting of three intersecting perpendicular straight lines with origin at the intersection. This robot may lack control logic for coordinated joint motion.

OBS

For example, a gantry robot.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Robot dont le bras est constitué de trois articulations prismatiques dont les axes sont disposés selon un système de coordonnées cartésiennes.

Key term(s)
  • robot à coordonnées cartésiennes

Spanish

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Record 33 1994-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwater Navigation Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de navigation sous-marine

Spanish

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Record 34 1994-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwater Navigation Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de navigation sous-marine

Spanish

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Record 35 1986-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

The difference in position of a manipulator hand or tool, usually with the arm extended between a nonloaded condition(other than gravity) and an externally loaded condition. Either or both static and dynamic(inertial) loads may be considered.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Différence en position et orientation (pose) du terminal lorsqu'il porte et ne porte pas de charge extérieure; on peut considérer soit des charges statiques ou dynamiques soit des charges simultanément statiques et dynamiques.

Spanish

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