ADVANCED CARRIER SYSTEMS AND TELEROBOTICS

Basic concepts for wide range telerobotic systems working in complex environments with obstacles are described. These concepts include the cooperation of man and machine to achieve a high degree of autonomy, the usage of CAD models and advanced sensory systems, a functional structuring of the control system with neutral interfaces, and the utilization of kinematic redundancy for obstacle avoidance and increase of dexterity. Three different systems presently under development are described which follow these concepts.