DEFINITION:

Covers the detailed definition of robotic systems and subsystems, including technology developments dedicated to specific applications.

(Source ESA TD 13B)

SUBDOMAINS:

1. Manipulation Systems: Includes robot arms, end-effectors and tools. (Note: Detailed mechanisms aspects are covered in 1-B-11,  1-B-12 and 1-B-13)
2. Mobility Systems: Includes rovers, aerobots, underground and underwater explorers.
3. Payload Automation Systems: Covers all automation aspects of space laboratories.