Feeling the weight of space from thousands of miles away
In short: Watch how ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen prepares to operate a rover's robotic arms from orbit using force-feedback technology. This video serves as a critical refresher for high-precision remote tasks where physical sensation is key.
The European Space Agency uses haptic control to allow astronauts to perform dexterous mechanical assembly in the sub-millimetre range. By operating a joystick on Earth with force-feedback, Mogensen can 'feel' the resistance encountered by the Interact Centaur rover's robotic arms while he is in space.
Because of demanding schedules and the sheer volume of skills required for spaceflight, months can pass between initial training and actual execution. These On-Board Training videos are designed as efficient memory refreshes to ensure astronauts can perform complex remote operations accurately.
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