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MOBILE MANIPULATEUR [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- robot
1, record 1, English, robot
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- robotic device 2, record 1, English, robotic%20device
correct, noun
- robot device 2, record 1, English, robot%20device
correct, noun
- bot 3, record 1, English, bot
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A programmed actuated mechanism with a degree of autonomy ... to perform locomotion, manipulation or positioning. 4, record 1, English, - robot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A robot includes the control system ... 4, record 1, English, - robot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Examples of mechanical structure of robots are manipulator[,] mobile platform ... and wearable robot ... 4, record 1, English, - robot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
robot: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 5, record 1, English, - robot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- robot
1, record 1, French, robot
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme programmable actionné avec un degré d’autonomie [...] pour effectuer des opérations de locomotion, de manipulation ou de positionnement. 2, record 1, French, - robot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un robot inclut le système de commande [...] 2, record 1, French, - robot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Exemples de structure mécaniques de robots :manipulateur[, ] plateforme mobile[, ] et robot portable [...] 2, record 1, French, - robot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
robot : désignation et définition normalisées par l’ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 1, French, - robot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- robot
1, record 1, Spanish, robot
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- bot 2, record 1, Spanish, bot
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ingenio electrónico programable que es capaz de manipular objetos y realizar diversas operaciones. 3, record 1, Spanish, - robot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robot; bot: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "bot" es un acortamiento válido de "robot" empleado en el ámbito de la informática [...] A la hora de utilizar su plural, se opta por la forma "bots", con s final, que sería el acortamiento correspondiente del término "robots". 4, record 1, Spanish, - robot
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pose
1, record 2, English, pose
correct, noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination of position and orientation in space. 2, record 2, English, - pose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pose for the manipulator normally refers to the position and orientation of the end-effector or the mechanical interface. 2, record 2, English, - pose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pose for a mobile robot can include the set of poses of the mobile platform and of any manipulator attached to the mobile platform, with respect to the mobile platform coordinate system. 2, record 2, English, - pose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pose: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - pose
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pose
1, record 2, French, pose
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position et orientation combinées dans l’espace. 2, record 2, French, - pose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pose, pour le manipulateur, fait normalement référence à la position et l’orientation du terminal ou de l’interface mécanique. 2, record 2, French, - pose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pose, pour un robot mobile, peut inclure l'ensemble des poses de la plateforme mobile et de tout manipulateur attaché à la plateforme dans le système de coordonnées de plateforme mobile. 2, record 2, French, - pose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pose : désignation et définition normalisées par l’ISO. 3, record 2, French, - pose
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
pose : désignation normalisée par l’AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - pose
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2006-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- manipulating industrial robot
1, record 3, English, manipulating%20industrial%20robot
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose, manipulative machine with several degrees of freedom, which may be either fixed in place or mobile for use in industrial automation applications 1, record 3, English, - manipulating%20industrial%20robot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "fixed robot" and "mobile robot" are sometimes used to refer to manipulating industrial robots. 1, record 3, English, - manipulating%20industrial%20robot
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manipulating industrial robot: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-24:1995]. 2, record 3, English, - manipulating%20industrial%20robot
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- robot manipulateur industriel
1, record 3, French, robot%20manipulateur%20industriel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
manipulateur à plusieurs degrés de liberté, à commande automatique, reprogrammable, multi-application, mobile ou non, destiné à être utilisé dans les applications d’automatisation industrielle 1, record 3, French, - robot%20manipulateur%20industriel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «robot fixe» et «robot mobile» sont parfois utilisés pour désigner des robots manipulateurs industriels. 1, record 3, French, - robot%20manipulateur%20industriel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
robot manipulateur industriel : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-24:1995]. 2, record 3, French, - robot%20manipulateur%20industriel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Orbital Stations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- special purpose dexterous manipulator
1, record 4, English, special%20purpose%20dexterous%20manipulator
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SPDM 1, record 4, English, SPDM
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- special purpose dextrous manipulator 2, record 4, English, special%20purpose%20dextrous%20manipulator
correct
- Canada hand 3, record 4, English, Canada%20hand
correct
- Dextre 4, record 4, English, Dextre
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) is an essential tool for maintaining and servicing the Space station. With its dual-arm design providing added flexibility, the SPDM will remove and replace smaller components; on the Station exterior, where precise handling: is required. It will be equipped with lights, video equipment, a tool platform and four tool holder. The SPDM can perform dexterous tasks by sensing various forces and moments on the payload. In response, it can automatically compensate its movements to ensure the payload is manipulated smoothly. With its two arms, the SPDM will load and unload objects, use robotic tools, attach and detach covers and install various units of the Space Station. It will either be attached to the end of Canadarm2 or ride independently on the Mobile Base System [MBS] and have Canadarm2 deliver equipment to it for servicing. It also has four cameras that will provide the crew inside the Station with additional views of the work areas. Like Canadarm2 and the MBS, the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator will be controlled by the crew inside the International Space Station. This system will allow the crew to perform many of the tasks that would otherwise require an astronaut to perform during a demanding spacewalk. 5, record 4, English, - special%20purpose%20dexterous%20manipulator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
special purpose dexterous manipulator; SPDM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 6, record 4, English, - special%20purpose%20dexterous%20manipulator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Stations orbitales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- manipulateur agile spécialisé
1, record 4, French, manipulateur%20agile%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SPDM 2, record 4, French, SPDM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- MAS 2, record 4, French, MAS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- télémanipulateur agile spécialisé 3, record 4, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9manipulateur%20agile%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- SPDM 3, record 4, French, SPDM
masculine noun
- SPDM 3, record 4, French, SPDM
- Dextre 4, record 4, French, Dextre
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le manipulateur agile spécialisé(SPDM) est un outil essentiel à l'entretien de la Station spatiale. Grâce à ses deux bras, qui lui donnent une souplesse accrue, le SPDM pourra enlever et remplacer de petites composantes à l'extérieur de la Station, là ou une manipulation de précision est requise. II sera équipé de projecteurs, de matériel vidéo, d’une plate-forme d’outils et de quatre porte-outils. Le SPDM peut effectuer des tâches délicates en captant des forces et des moments sur la charge utile. En réponse, il peut automatiquement compenser ses mouvements pour assurer une manipulation en douceur de la charge utile. Grâce à ses deux bras, le SPDM chargera et déchargera des objets, utilisera des outils robotiques, fixera et enlèvera des couvercles et installera divers éléments de la Station spatiale. II sera fixé à l'extrémité du Canadarm2 ou fonctionnera indépendamment sur la Base mobile tandis que le Canadarm2 lui fournira l'équipement d’entretien. II est aussi équipé de quatre caméras qui donneront aux astronautes à l'intérieur de la Station des points d’observation supplémentaires des secteurs de travail. À l'instar du Canadarm2 et du MBS, le Manipulateur agile spécialisé sera commandé par l'équipage se trouvant à l'intérieur de la Station spatiale internationale. Le système permettra ainsi à l'équipage d’accomplir bon nombre des tâches qui autrement nécessiteraient une éprouvante sortie extravéhiculaire de la part d’un astronaute. 5, record 4, French, - manipulateur%20agile%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manipulateur agile spécialisé; SPDM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 6, record 4, French, - manipulateur%20agile%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-10-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Orbital Stations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- self-mobile space manipulator
1, record 5, English, self%2Dmobile%20space%20manipulator
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SM 2 1, record 5, English, SM%202
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We are developing a relatively simple, modular, low mass, low cost robot for space station EVA [Extra-Vehicular Activity] that is large enough to be independently mobile on the station exterior, yet versatile enough to accomplish many vital tasks. Because our design is for a robot that is independently mobile, yet capable of conventional manipulation tasks, we call it the Self-Mobile Space Manipulator or (SM)2. The robot can perform useful tasks such as visual inspection, material transport, and light assembly. It will be able to work independently or in cooperation with astronauts, and other robots. 1, record 5, English, - self%2Dmobile%20space%20manipulator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
self-mobile space manipulator; SM 2: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 5, English, - self%2Dmobile%20space%20manipulator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Stations orbitales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- manipulateur mobile autonome
1, record 5, French, manipulateur%20mobile%20autonome
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SM 2 1, record 5, French, SM%202
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manipulateur mobile autonome; SM 2 : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale(GTTSSI). 1, record 5, French, - manipulateur%20mobile%20autonome
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-11-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Orbital Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- storage facility
1, record 6, English, storage%20facility
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Canadian Mobile base System (MBS) provides a moveable work platform and storage facility for astronauts during space walks. The Canadian Mobile base System (MBS) provides a moveable work platform and storage facility for astronauts during space walks. Since the MBS has four grapple fixtures, it can serve as a base for both Canadarm2 and the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator simultaneously. Mounted on the American-built Mobile Transporter (MT), the MBS can move these key elements to their required worksite by sliding along a track system installed along the entire width of the Station. 2, record 6, English, - storage%20facility
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
storage facility: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 6, English, - storage%20facility
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Stations orbitales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poste d’entreposage
1, record 6, French, poste%20d%26rsquo%3Bentreposage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Base mobile(MBS) canadienne constitue une plate-forme mobile et un poste d’entreposage à l'intention des astronautes pendant les sorties extravéhiculaires. La MBS est équipée de quatre bornes électromécaniques, elle peut donc simultanément servir de base pour le Canadarm2 et pour le Manipulateur agile spécialisé. Puisqu'elle sera montée sur un transporteur mobile de fabrication américaine, la MBS pourra déplacer ces éléments clés vers le poste de travail requis en glissant sur des rails installés sur toute la largeur de la Station. 1, record 6, French, - poste%20d%26rsquo%3Bentreposage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poste d’entreposage : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 6, French, - poste%20d%26rsquo%3Bentreposage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-11-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Orbital Stations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mobile base system
1, record 7, English, mobile%20base%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MBS 2, record 7, English, MBS
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- remote mobile servicer base system 3, record 7, English, remote%20mobile%20servicer%20base%20system
correct
- MBS 3, record 7, English, MBS
correct
- MBS 3, record 7, English, MBS
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Mobile Base System is an aluminum structure mounted on the mobile transporter. It serves as a storage location and a work platform for astronauts. The MBS is equipped with four Power Data Grapple Fixtures and a Latching End Effector to hold payloads. The MBS also provides a Common Attach System to accommodate payload transportation and servicing, and provides structural and electrical interfaces to users. 1, record 7, English, - mobile%20base%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 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 [International Space Station]. 2, record 7, English, - mobile%20base%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobile base system; MBS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 7, English, - mobile%20base%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Stations orbitales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- base mobile
1, record 7, French, base%20mobile
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MBS 2, record 7, French, MBS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Base mobile(MBS) constitue une plate-forme mobile et un poste d’entreposage à l'intention des astronautes pendant les sorties extravéhiculaires. La MBS est équipée de quatre bornes électromécaniques, elle peut donc simultanément servir de base pour le Canadarm2 et pour le Manipulateur agile spécialisé. Puisqu'elle est montée sur un transporteur mobile de fabrication américaine, la MBS peut déplacer ces éléments clés vers le poste de travail requis en faisant glisser le transporteur sur des rails installés sur toute la largeur de la Station. 3, record 7, French, - base%20mobile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
base mobile; MBS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 4, record 7, French, - base%20mobile
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-04-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Electronic Instrumentation)
- Applications of Automation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- manipulating industrial robot
1, record 8, English, manipulating%20industrial%20robot
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multi-purpose, manipulator programmable in three or more axes which may be either fixed in place or mobile for use in industrial automation applications. 2, record 8, English, - manipulating%20industrial%20robot
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms fixed robot and mobile robot are sometimes used to refer to manipulating industrial robots. 3, record 8, English, - manipulating%20industrial%20robot
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manipulating industrial robot: term standardized by ISO and CSA. 4, record 8, English, - manipulating%20industrial%20robot
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes cybernétiques de contrôle et de commande
- Automatisation et applications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- robot manipulateur industriel
1, record 8, French, robot%20manipulateur%20industriel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manipulateur pouvant être programmé suivant trois axes ou plus, à commande automatique, reprogrammable, multi-applications, mobile ou non, destiné à être utilisé dans les applications d’automatisation industrielle. 2, record 8, French, - robot%20manipulateur%20industriel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes robot fixe et robot mobile sont parfois utilisés pour désigner des robots manipulateurs industriels. 2, record 8, French, - robot%20manipulateur%20industriel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
robot manipulateur industriel : terme normalisé par l’ISO et la CSA. 3, record 8, French, - robot%20manipulateur%20industriel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-11-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mobile manipulator
1, record 9, English, mobile%20manipulator
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- manipulateur mobile
1, record 9, French, manipulateur%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manipulateur mobile : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale(CUTS). 2, record 9, French, - manipulateur%20mobile
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-04-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- manipulative drive
1, record 10, English, manipulative%20drive
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- manipulative motive 1, record 10, English, manipulative%20motive
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A tendency to explore and manipulate objects; considered to be a general unlearned drive not clearly distinguishable from curiosity or exploratory drive. 1, record 10, English, - manipulative%20drive
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics. 2, record 10, English, - manipulative%20drive
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pulsion manipulatrice 1, record 10, French, pulsion%20manipulatrice
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- mobile manipulateur 1, record 10, French, mobile%20manipulateur
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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