Robotic screw driver (concept explain in video link)

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Mechanism Overview: Our solution revolves around a combination of tried-and-true principles – nuts, bolts, and robotic precision. Drawing inspiration from the navigation capabilities of robotic vacuum cleaners, we have devised a mechanism that ensures secure latching upon contact while maintaining immunity to accidental activation during launch.Nut and Bolt System:At the heart of our mechanism lies a meticulously designed nut and bolt system. Each segment of the space structure is equipped with corresponding nuts and bolts. These components are strategically positioned to engage with one another upon alignment, creating a robust connection.Robotic Screwdriver:The key to our locking mechanism's success is the incorporation of a highly advanced robotic screwdriver. This robotic marvel takes cues from its surroundings, utilizing cutting-edge sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms to navigate the segments and locate the precise alignment points where nuts and bolts should engage.Precise Alignment:Before the locking process begins, the segments are meticulously aligned with a level of precision unparalleled in space technology. High-strain rods ensure that the elements are perfectly positioned relative to each other, with an accuracy of approximately 20 microns. This precision alignment is crucial to the locking mechanism's success.Activation Only on Contact:What sets our locking mechanism apart is its intelligent activation system. It employs sensors and algorithms inspired by robotic vacuum cleaners to detect when the segments have come together in the deployed state. It is designed to activate and begin the nut-and-bolt engagement process only when the intended components are properly aligned.Immunity to Launch Shaking:A paramount concern in any space deployment is the intense shaking experienced during launch. Our locking mechanism is specifically engineered to withstand these vibrations without accidental engagement. The activation threshold is set at a level that can only be reached when the components are in their intended final alignment.Benefits:Unprecedented Precision: Our mechanism ensures secure latching with a root mean squared (RMS) error of approximately 60 microns, guaranteeing the highest level of accuracy in space deployments.Robust and Reliable: By combining proven mechanical principles with cutting-edge robotic technology, our solution minimizes the risk of failure during the journey to space.