Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
Gecko-Inspired ON-OFF Adhesives for Orbital Debris Mitigation
Project Introduction
Develop full capture head using current gecko adhesive and leveraging small-scale two pad gripper prototypes; Mock up compliant robotic arm and integrate with capture head for floating object capture demonstration on RoboDome testbed.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Automating grapple sequence makes the capability for space demonstration through Edison, GCD, or ISS. Demonstrating capture of a floating object will enable new NASA missions with a unique capability.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
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Project Duration
Start: Oct 2012
End: Oct 2014
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 4 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX04 Robotic Systems
- TX04.5 Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking
- TX04.5.5 Capture Mechanisms and Fixtures
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