Computer control of space-borne teleoperators with sensory feedback

This paper presents the conceptual design, analysis, synthesis and software organization of an advanced teleoperator control system with sensory feedback. The design requirements for the system are discussed in detail and an implementation strategy is presented. The resulting system features maximum autonomy of the local hand controller and remote manipulator subsystems, along with kinematic and dynamic coordination between these subsystems. The final design emphasizes cooperation and interaction between the human operator and the computers in control of the sensor-based manipulator system. The hardware and software modules being used to implement the system at JPL are described.