DEFINITION:
Covers the specification, development, verification, operation and utilisation of space automation systems. Such systems include:

• Space robot systems (comprising both arm based systems for inspection, servicing and assembly of space system infrastructure or payloads and mobile robots for surface exploration on celestial bodies).
• Space laboratory automation and payload control systems in manned and unmanned missions.

Note: Detailed mechanisms aspects are covered in 1 B 11, 1 B 12 and 1 B 13.

(Source: ESA TD 13)