 | | | | |
| | | | | |
|
What we do Directorate of Technical and Quality Management (TEC)Electrical Electrical engineeringControl SystemsData SystemsRadio Frequency Payload SystemsElectromagnetics and Space EnvironmentPower and Energy ConversionMechanical Mechanical engineeringThermal ControlStructures and MechanismsMechatronics and Optics, incl. robotics and life support Propulsion and AerothermodynamicsSystems Systems and software engineeringSoftware SystemsSystems Engineering, incl. cost engineeringTechnology programmesProduct Assurance Product AssuranceFlight SafetyDependabilityQuality Management and AssuranceMaterials and ProcessesElectronic ComponentsSoftware Product AssuranceStandards Requirements and standardsEuropean Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS)European Space Components Coordination (ESCC)Services ESA calendar of eventsSubscribe
| | | | | | | Mechatronics and Optics, incl. robotics and life support
The ability to move and see is every bit as useful for space hardware as it is for their human makers.
What is the Mechatronics and Optics domain?
Mechatronics is the fusion of mechanical, electrical, optics and opto-electronics, materials & bio-technologies and computer systems. It contributes to the development of advanced robotics, of instrumentation for physical or life sciences, of optical instruments, of devices which electronically detect, employ or convert light for communication or processing, as well as to the development of life support systems.
Last update: 22 April 2010 | |
| | More information Why is Mechatronics and Optics important?What innovations does Mechatronics and Optics involve?What applications and missions does Mechatronics and Optics enable?Laboratories Automation and Robotics LaboratoryOptics LaboratoryOpto-Electronics LaboratoryLife & Physical Sciences, Exploration and Life Support Laboratory FacilitiesLearn more about... Automation & RoboticsECLSMELiSSASelection Campaigns New planetary simulation software puts ESA rover designs to the testLife support pilot plant paves the way to Moon and beyondMELiSSA life support project, an innovation network in support to space exploration |
