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ICRA
2002
IEEE
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An Automated Tether Management System for Microgravity Extravehicular Activities
An automated tether system has been developed for the purpose of improving the efficiency of micro-gravity activities of fully suited astronauts. System features include gripping ...
Mark A. Minor, Christopher R. Hirschi, Robert O. A...
ICRA
2006
IEEE
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14 years 5 months ago
Validation and Explanation of Waterhammer-based Locomotion
ACT Search and rescue robots often use tethers to provide power and communication, but tethers get caught on debris and small robots have difficulty with the added drag of the tet...
Ross L. Feller, Douglas P. Perrin, Robert D. Howe