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For more than 35 years, SwRI has been developing innovative automation and robotics solutions. World-class experts and experienced engineers comprise the automation engineering staff. Automation engineering facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories and large prototype areas for development.
The manipulation of heavy and bulky objects is a challenging endeavor in the field of robotics. These tasks often necessitate the use of large robots with high payloads and substantial power requirements. In our latest research, we have tackled this problem by developing a multi-arm, force-feedback system specifically designed for the intricate and high-stakes application of loading munitions for military applications.
When we think of space exploration images of rockets, astronauts, and distant planets come to mind. However, behind the scenes there's an invisible yet critical aspect of space systems: cybersecurity for flight software. For over 20 years, Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®) has been at the forefront of this field, developing software and systems that control spacecraft. Now, our team has expanded to protect spacecraft from cyber threats.
Space systems provide unique challenges to intelligent robotic motion, including a brutal working environment, lack of connectivity and harsh lighting conditions.
