Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Special_Purpose_Dexterous_Manipulator
GPTKB entity
Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:robot
space robotics system
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SPDM
gptkbp:controlledBy astronauts on ISS
ground control
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:degreesOfFreedom 7 per arm
gptkbp:hasComponent two arms
end effectors
tool holders
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator
gptkbp:launchDate 2008-03-11
gptkbp:length 3.7 m
gptkbp:location gptkb:International_Space_Station
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:MDA
gptkbp:mass 1690 kg
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Dextre
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkb:CSA
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Mobile_Servicing_System
gptkb:Canadarm2_system
gptkbp:powerSource ISS power supply
gptkbp:purpose maintenance of ISS
handling delicate tasks
replace astronauts for some EVA tasks
gptkbp:usedFor handling orbital replacement units
installing and replacing small components
removing and replacing batteries
servicing scientific payloads
gptkbp:website https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/iss/dextre/default.asp
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dextre
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6