Special Overview of Space and Space Mechatronics

Abstract

In this paper, meaning of space mechatronics, space mechatronics technology area and future trends are discussed. The technology area on space mechatronics is mainly concentrate on electro-mechanical systems working in space environment. They are robotic systems developed specifically for use in space. The space environment can be characterized by some factors that are different from the earth conditions. They are temperature, vacuum, lack of gravity and high radiation. The mechatronic systems in space environment are such systems that they have parts that make movements relative to each other. They have the capability of mechanical movement in such environments. In this paper, we try to define space mechatronics and give information on this technology area.