Unique Considerations for Human-Robotic Interaction in Human Spaceflight. Chapter 10

1.1 Robots for Space The success of current and future human space exploration missions depends on effective integration of humans, automation, and robotic technology. Advancements in automation and robotics go hand-in-hand: better automation leads to more sophisticated and capable robots. NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) identifies inadequate design of human, automation, and robotic integration as one of the risks to human health and performance. It recognizes that failure to design and deploy effective systems and user interfaces, or to properly allocate automation and robotic resources, will compromise mission objectives and safety. The focus of this chapter section is to provide an overview of robots for space operations and the unique challenges posed by including robots in space operations, in order to characterize the relationship between safety and human performance when robots are involved.

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