# Episode Two - Space Robotics: out of this world

- Show: [Robot Talk](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk)
- Published: 2020-10-30
- Length: 33m
- Episode: 2
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2020-10-30-episode-two-space-robotics-out-of-this-world
- Listen: https://ukrobotics.libsyn.com/episode-2-space-robotics-out-of-this-world

## Summary

Xander Hall of Airbus Defence and Space explains the engineering challenges of in-orbit assembly and the RemoveDEBRIS mission, which tested harpoons, nets, and drag sails to capture space junk. Dr. Arthur Bouton from the University of Surrey discusses the Marcel lunar rover, a wheel-legged hybrid designed to navigate steep obstacles and loose soil more effectively than passive rovers. Stephanie Pau of the Hamlyn Centre at Imperial College London explores wearable technology in spacesuits, focusing on integrating sensors for brain-computer interaction and improving wearability for astronauts.

## Chapters

- [0:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2020-10-30-episode-two-space-robotics-out-of-this-world#t=30) Introduction: Space Robotics Overview
- [1:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2020-10-30-episode-two-space-robotics-out-of-this-world#t=104) Xander Hall on In-Orbit Assembly and RemoveDEBRIS
- [12:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2020-10-30-episode-two-space-robotics-out-of-this-world#t=769) Dr. Arthur Bouton on the Marcel Lunar Rover Design
- [23:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2020-10-30-episode-two-space-robotics-out-of-this-world#t=1401) Stephanie Pau on Spacesuit Wearability and Sensors
- [32:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2020-10-30-episode-two-space-robotics-out-of-this-world#t=1958) Conclusion and Future of Space Robotics

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Airbus Defence and Space (company)
- RemoveDEBRIS (product)
- Surrey Space Centre (company)
- Marcel (product)
- Hamlyn Centre (company)
- Imperial College London (company)
- Spirit (product)
- Curiosity (product)
- Sojourner (product)

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