SPDM

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SPDM (Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator) is a two-armed robotic system on the International Space Station used for precise maintenance and repair tasks to reduce the need for astronaut spacewalks.

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SPDM canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf robotic manipulator
space robotics system
space station component
alternativeName Dextre
belongsTo Canadarm family of space robots
canBeControlledFrom ground control centers
inside the International Space Station
capability fine dexterous manipulation
grappling and manipulating payloads
operating valves and switches
removing and installing Orbital Replacement Units
unlatching and latching mechanisms
countryOfOrigin Canada
designedFor handling Orbital Replacement Units
inspection tasks
maintenance tasks
repair tasks
developedForProgram International Space Station program
environment microgravity
fullName Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator
hasArmCount 2
hasArmType 7-degree-of-freedom robotic arms
hasComponent ORU tool changeout mechanisms
cameras
lights
tool holders
two robotic arms
hasFeature automatic tool change capability
force-moment sensors
teleoperation capability
installedOn International Space Station
surface form: International Space Station exterior
locatedOn ISS US Orbital Segment
surface form: ISS truss
manufacturer MDA
operatesIn low Earth orbit
operator Canadian Space Agency
partOf International Space Station
Mobile Servicing System
purpose perform precise robotic operations on the ISS exterior
reduce the need for astronaut spacewalks
safetyRole reducing astronaut exposure to space environment
status operational
taskType external ISS maintenance
payload handling on ISS exterior
uses power and data from the Mobile Base System
robotic end-effectors
worksWith Canadarm2
Mobile Base System

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Dextre acronym SPDM
Dextre robotic manipulator hasAlternativeName SPDM
subject surface form: Dextre