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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Technology Category	Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network
Applicable Industries	Aerospace
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Challenge	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. Read More
About Customer	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. Read More
Customer Name	NASA Read More
Solution	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. Read More Log in to view content
Data Collected	Air Quality (PMI), Communication Performance, Connectivity Status, Machine Performance, Setup Time Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network

Applicable Industries

Aerospace

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Challenge

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.

About Customer

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.

Customer Name

NASA

Solution

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.

Data Collected

Air Quality (PMI), Communication Performance, Connectivity Status, Machine Performance, Setup Time

Impact #1	[Process Optimization - Remote Control] Real-time visibility, monitoring, and control of Robonaut further saves astronauts' time.
Impact #2	[Efficiency Improvement - Maintenance] Real-time status reports enable NASA control team members to remotely diagnose the status of the robot.
Impact #3	[Data Management - Data Analysis] Cloud solutions enable aggregation of 'big data' to enable more robust analysis and lower costs.

Impact #1

[Process Optimization - Remote Control]
Real-time visibility, monitoring, and control of Robonaut further saves astronauts' time.

Impact #2

[Efficiency Improvement - Maintenance]
Real-time status reports enable NASA control team members to remotely diagnose the status of the robot.

Impact #3

[Data Management - Data Analysis]
Cloud solutions enable aggregation of 'big data' to enable more robust analysis and lower costs.

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Overview

Wireless Module Transforms NASA Robot into Space Station Crew

Operational Impact