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MDA Awarded $18 Million To Support Station Robots
Richmond - Apr 21, 2002 The Canadian Space Agency is awarding an $18 million (Cdn) installment on two existing contracts with MDRobotics, a subsidiary of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. These installments will help extend logistical support and engineering services being provided to sustain the Mobile Servicing System (MSS), Canada's contribution to the International Space Station. In addition, flight operations activities currently being provided by MD Robotics personnel, on-site at the Canadian Space Agency, are also being extended to March 2003. "Canada has developed an expertise in the design and application of leading-edge innovative space robotics," said Minister Allan Rock, Minister of Industry. "Our continued collaboration and support of Canada's space industry will help ensure that our country remains the international leader in space robotics." The Mobile Servicing System is a sophisticated robotic system critical to the assembly, maintenance and servicing of the Space Station during its 15-20 year life expectancy. The MSS includes Canadarm2 launched in 2001, the Mobile Base System scheduled for launch this spring, and a highly evolved two-armed robot known as the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator. This system represents some of the most advanced robotics in the world. "We look forward to continuing our valued partnership with the Canadian Space Agency, as we build on the success of Canadarm2 and enhance Canada's role in the International Space Station," said Chris Woodland, Director, Space Station programs at MD Robotics. MD Robotics Vice President and General Manager, Mag Iskander added, "This additional funding reflects the confidence the Canadian Space Agency has in MD Robotics and our continued commitment to maintaining Canada's leadership in space robotics." Funding for this project was provided for in the February 2002 Government budget and is therefore built into the existing financial framework. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links MD Robotics Canadian Space Agency SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express All about the robots on Earth and beyond!
Engineers Deliver Robot to Neutralize Remote Explosives
Tyndall AFB (SPX) Jun 30, 2005Engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate have rapidly prototyped, developed, and delivered low-cost expendable robots to disable and dispose of improvised explosive devices. |
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