Robot spiders go into space

Robot spiders is the most promising technology. So say experts of the company Tethers Unlimited.

As experts told, this device will be used for the construction of objects in outer space. Moreover, it will minimize the cost of collection of space objects on Earth and their protection from reboots at startup.

The project called "SpiderFab" and was presented at the seminar of the working group, NASA. Its aim is to send into orbit robot builders are already out there will create a high-quality design of carbon fiber in the shortest possible time. The principle of creation is very similar to the process of weaving a spider web. According to the head of the company, this technology will not only be convenient but also will save the budget.

SpiderFab is a multi-armed robot that can do yarn of carbon fiber, and then connect the details.

Machine-the spider will move around the space station due to its growing web.





 

Today Tethers Unlimited already has a prototype. This machine can produce durable and lightweight construction, the main material for which is carbon fiber. And this happens in the shortest possible time – an hour manages to weave a 300 cm.





 

Financial investment from NASA will allow the company to develop the second generation of spiders to space. According to forecasts, the construction will be in orbit within 5 years.





Also assume that this technology can be used in the construction of a space telescope, the efficiency is twice more than in the Land of analogue.

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Source: www.robo-hunter.com/news/roboti-pauki-vihodyat-v-kosmos