Title:
Robotics Servicing System (RSS) Arm-joint Development
Agreement Number:
20STDPK16
Agreement Value:
$935,132.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 12, 2020 - Nov 30, 2021
Description:
(20STDPK16) Today we are at the birth of an emerging spinoff market of Commercial On-Orbit Servicing (OOS). MDA's vision is to penetrate this market by positioning itself to be a global leader in OOS robotics solutions for customers' space servicing vehicles. As part of the development of this system, MDA has identified the arm joint as a key enabler because it will provide performance to enable dexterous robotic servicing at a far lower recurring price.
In this project, to raise joint technology from TRL 4 to TRL 6, MDA will:
• Perform preliminary design of flight joint
• Build & test an Engineering Model in simulated operational environments, including thermal, vacuum, etc.
The successful robotic arm technology will potentially create a new commercial product base for Canada in robotics.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Brampton, Ontario, CA L6S 4J3
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04484
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
MDA Headquarters (Brampton)
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.