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Eurobot makes a splash - story in pictures
 
Preparing Eurobot
Preparing the Eurobot WET Model ahead of trials in the Neutral Buoyancy Facility at EAC
 
 
Clervoy prepares for Eurobot trials
ESA astronaut Jean-François Clervoy prepares to take part in the underwater trials with Eurobot
 
 
Eurobot is lowered into the water
Eurobot is lowered into the water at EAC's Neutral Buoyancy Facility
 
 
View inside pool
The trial takes place on a structure representing the European Columbus laboratory - view at the bottom of the pool
 
 
Directing Eurobot test
A wall of video consoles provide the Test Director with a full view of proceedings at the bottom of the pool
 
 
Eurobot provides EVA support
Eurobot could play an important role in EVA support - here Eurobot hands a tool to the astronaut
 
 
ECoS
A stereo-vision based Control Station (ECoS) enables the operator to prepare, verify by simulation, command and monitor Eurobot
 
 
Astronaut unscrews toolbox
The astronaut proceeds to use the tool to unscrew a toolbox - Eurobot provides lighting for the work area
 
 
Thumbs up Clervoy
Thumbs up from ESA astronaut Jean-François Clervoy after successful completion of the trial
 
 
Eurobot return to stand
Eurobot is returned to the poolside stand after completion of the trial
 
 
 
 
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