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Systems and Methods for Gravity-Independent Gripping and DrillingSystems and methods for gravity independent gripping and drilling are described. The gripping device can also comprise a drill or sampling devices for drilling and/or sampling in microgravity environments, or on vertical or inverted surfaces in environments where gravity is present. A robotic system can be connected with the gripping and drilling devices via an ankle interface adapted to distribute the forces realized from the robotic system.
Document ID
20160007312
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Parness, Aaron
Frost, Matthew A.
Thatte, Nitish
King, Jonathan P.
Date Acquired
June 8, 2016
Publication Date
May 17, 2016
Subject Category
Cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-9,339,945
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-13/623,047
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