{"id":26248,"date":"2022-10-14T10:24:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T09:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=26248"},"modified":"2022-10-14T10:24:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T09:24:49","slug":"the-e-walker-walking-robot-advances-construction-in-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/the-e-walker-walking-robot-advances-construction-in-space\/26248\/","title":{"rendered":"The E-Walker walking robot advances construction in space"},"content":{"rendered":"
The walking robot \u2013 dubbed the E-Walker \u2013 has already been tested for the in-space assembly of building a 25m Large Aperture Space Telescope. Additionally, a scaled-down version of the walking robot has shown potential for large construction applications on Earth. As we strive toward increasingly ambitious space construction projects, the groundbreaking robot could be instrumental in facilitating our galactic goals.<\/p>\n
Due to the harsh conditions of space and the short lifespan of human technology, maintenance and servicing of large space equipment are essential. Extravehicular activities, robotics, and autonomous systems have been essential for a range of space services, including manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, astronomy, earth observation, and debris removal. However, relying on human builders is incredibly risky, and our current technologies are outdated.<\/p>\n
Manu Nair, the corresponding research author and a PhD candidate at the University of Lincoln, explained: \u201cWe need to introduce sustainable, futuristic technology to support the current and growing orbital ecosystem. As the scale of space missions grows, there is a need for more extensive infrastructures in orbit. Assembly missions in space would hold one of the key responsibilities in meeting the increasing demand.\u201d<\/p>\n