Digi Case Studies Wireless Module Transforms NASA Robot into Space Station Crew
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Wireless Module Transforms NASA Robot into Space Station Crew

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Wireless Module Transforms NASA Robot into Space Station Crew - Digi Industrial IoT Case Study
Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network
Aerospace
Business Operation

The second-generation Robonaut, Robonaut 2 is a torso bolted to a pedestal and is connected to the station with wires for power and control. NASA wanted a solution to make the robot wireless so that it can move freely throughout the station and be more useful, and save astronauts' precious time.

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NASA is the agency of the United States Federal Government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research, with more than 17,000 employees.
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NASA installed Digi International's ConnectCore wireless module to Wi-Fi enable the Robonaut. The wireless module, qualified for industrial environments, passed a rigorous set of tests to ensure it could survive in outer space.

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Air Quality (PMI), Communication Performance, Connectivity Status, Machine Performance, Setup Time
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[Process Optimization - Remote Control]
Real-time visibility, monitoring, and control of Robonaut further saves astronauts' time.
[Efficiency Improvement - Maintenance]
Real-time status reports enable NASA control team members to remotely diagnose the status of the robot.
[Data Management - Data Analysis]
Cloud solutions enable aggregation of 'big data' to enable more robust analysis and lower costs.
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