DESCRIPTION
Canadarm2 is the International Space Station's main robotic arm — the one that reaches out and grabs arriving cargo ships before they dock, a manoeuvre called berthing that the station has depended on for two decades. It is 57.7 feet long, about 17.6 m, and weighs 3,300 pounds, roughly 1,497 kg, with seven degrees of freedom. Each end carries an identical hand, a Latching End Effector, so either end can be the base: the arm grips a fixture, releases the other end and moves itself across the station end over end. Formally the Space Station Remote Manipulator System, it was installed on 22 April 2001 and forms the core of the Mobile Servicing System along with Dextre and the Mobile Base System. It is operated from inside the station and from the ground, and it positions astronauts during spacewalks as well as moving hardware.
FEATURES
- Main robotic arm of the International Space Station (Space Station Remote Manipulator System)
- Length 57.7 feet (about 17.6 m)
- Mass 3,300 pounds (about 1,497 kg)
- Seven degrees of freedom
- Identical Latching End Effector (LEE) at each end
- Walks end over end across the station by gripping fixtures with either hand
- Berths visiting cargo spacecraft
- Positions astronauts and hardware during spacewalks
- Installed on the station 22 April 2001
- Core element of the Mobile Servicing System with Dextre and the Mobile Base System
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 1497 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 17.59 m |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Stationary |
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 |
| Environment | Exterior of the International Space Station, in vacuum and orbital thermal extremes |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | cameras and lighting for teleoperated servicing |
| Software / AI | Teleoperated from the station and from ground control |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 1497 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 17.59 m |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Stationary |
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 |
| Environment | Exterior of the International Space Station, in vacuum and orbital thermal extremes |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | cameras and lighting for teleoperated servicing |
| Software / AI | Teleoperated from the station and from ground control |
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What is the MDA Canadarm2?
Canadarm2 is the International Space Station's main robotic arm — the one that reaches out and grabs arriving cargo ships before they dock, a manoeuvre called berthing that the station has depended on for two decades.
Who makes the MDA Canadarm2?
The MDA Canadarm2 is made by MDA Space, a robotics company based in Canada.
How much does the MDA Canadarm2 cost?
MDA Space has not publicly announced pricing for the MDA Canadarm2. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the MDA Canadarm2 used for?
The MDA Canadarm2 is designed for material-handling and inspection. It is used in government, research, and space settings.
How much does the MDA Canadarm2 weigh?
The MDA Canadarm2 weighs 1,497 kg.
How many degrees of freedom does the MDA Canadarm2 have?
The MDA Canadarm2 has 7 degrees of freedom.
When was the MDA Canadarm2 released?
The MDA Canadarm2 was released in 2001.
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