Island A

>>>>Why the assumption that workers are required for this operation?
Couldn't be same thing be done by semi telerobotic operation with
only a common support structure and minimal sheilding. Every machine
and process used for the construction shack will be specially designed
so why not design for zero human presence?>>>>

Robotics and telerobotics would certainly come into any space manufacturing
plan. But, I am rather dubious of the practicality of the entirely automated and
tele-controlled manufacture of such complex systems. The fact is that
manufacturing can be a fiddely job, that occasionally requires a pair of human
hands. Machines can have a nasty habit of screwing up. They get dirty and
require cleaning. The brushes in the motors degrade and require replacing. The
thing that I don't like about the idea of an entirely robotics system, is the
fact that it has little adaptability, there is no 'bend' in it. The robots
certainly can reduce the requirement of human presence, but can they eliminate
it entirely? It is worth investigating, but personally I have my doubts.
Non the less, reducing the required man power to a minimum, will be important
in the first space facilities. It will reduce the cost of maintaining the
facility. The psychological pressures within the facility will also be less.

There are two key methods to reducing psychological stress in a confined space.
One, is to keep the astronauts mind busy and active. This will assure that
he/she will not die of boredom. Another, is keeping plenty of greenery within
the habitat.

Tony

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