Int-Ball2: JEM Internal Camera Robot - Initial checkout in the ISS and prospects of its utilization
- Paper number
IAC-24,B3,6-A5.3,2,x86147
- Author
Mr. Seiko Piotr Yamaguchi, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Coauthor
Mr. Masaru Wada, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Coauthor
Mr. Tatsuya Yamamoto, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Coauthor
Mr. Shota Inoue, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Coauthor
Dr. Shinji Mitani, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Coauthor
Dr. Daichi Hirano, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Coauthor
Mr. Taisei Nishishita, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Coauthor
Dr. Keisuke Watanabe, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Year
2024
- Abstract
Int-Ball2 is a camera robot developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to support astronauts on the ISS Japanese Experimental Module (JEM, Kibo) with video shooting tasks. Int-Ball2 is a internal free-flyer remotely operated from the ground. Human spaceflight activities, especially operation and space utilization in the ISS, hardly relies on the effective cooperation between the astronauts and ground control. Int-Ball2 serves as a camera which could be remotely controlled from the ground, allowing ground control to acquire visual images without asking to crew to setup a camera and to adjust their perspective during the operation. JAXA has conducted initial checkout of the Int-Ball2 in the ISS Kibo where its main functions were examined. This paper presents the checkout results followed by prospects of the Int-Ball2 operation. Furthermore, Int-Ball2 is aimed to serve as a technological demonstration platform to test and promote application of robotic technologies in space. Overview and concept of such utilization will be presented.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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