Transfer examples from the INNOspace networks
As part of the INNOspace initiative, we have strategically expanded our activities with the complementary modules and networks PlasmaCare, Smartillage and HOMER:
PlasmaCare® is a mobile cold plasma device for the pain-free treatment of infected or poorly healing wounds. It uses cold plasma – a special state of gas with antibacterial properties that is also effective against multidrug-resistant germs. Originally developed for wound care for astro-nauts in space, the technology is now successfully used on Earth. It effectively reduces infec-tions and supports natural wound healing.
Smartillage represents an intelligent and resource-efficient form of soil cultivation. Using spe-cialised radar sensors – originally developed for the Mars rover of the European Space Agency (ESA) – it precisely and non-destructively analyses soil conditions. The goal is to enable au-tonomous, optimally coordinated cultivation processes. By accurately understanding soil struc-ture, water, energy and operational resources can be saved while simultaneously improving plant development. Additionally, the technology can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make agricultural processes more climate-compatible. Our department is supporting the project to demonstrate the transfer of space technologies into more sustainable agriculture.
In the HOMER project, a modular robotic arm is being developed that replicates the mobility of a human arm and is suitable for use in both space and industry. It consists of identical modules, each with two joints capable of rotating 45 degrees. This design provides high mobility in a compact form – when folded, the system fits into a 1U CubeSat. Equipped with the modular space interface ‘iSSI’, the arm can be flexibly reconfigured to perform a variety of tasks. The development is carried out in collaboration with the Technical University of Braunschweig and RWTH Aachen University. The aim is to create a reliable, versatile robotic system for demand-ing applications in space and automotive production.
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