Short a crew member, a Steward or deck hand

[DaveChase]

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/31jan_r2/


Version 1 which is currently available in a non-mobile unit with optional legs.

:rolf:

Dave Chase

 

[atpollard]

Actually, why does a robot designed to operate the zero-G ISS need legs ... EVER?

 

[PFVA63]

Hi

I'm guessing, maybe for leverage and/or to allow it to use controls and devices etc originally designed for human use.

Regards

PF

 

[atpollard]

Do you mean that the ISS is not Handicapped Accessible?

Surely the American section must be. US law requires all Federally funded facilities to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

[BlackBat242]

In space, there is a whole new meaning to "differently abled":

 

[Magnus von Thornwood]

A Quaddie, big deal.

In space, there is a whole new meaning to "differently abled":

Color me a Romantic, but for me it will always be the Ship That Sang.

And it is really peeving me that I am tired and rushed and for the life of me can not remember her name. Still she taught me to look at the Central Case of anything machine like now.

But quaddies are still cool in their way.

 

[aramis]

Color me a Romantic, but for me it will always be the Ship That Sang.

And it is really peeving me that I am tired and rushed and for the life of me can not remember her name. Still she taught me to look at the Central Case of anything machine like now.

But quaddies are still cool in their way.

Helva is the Ship who Sang.

 

[Magnus von Thornwood]

Why thank you Cousin.

Helva is the Ship who Sang.

Once again, Aramis comes through with the important data. Thank you again sir.