ARKA

Company - ARKA

Founded
Country
2019
USA
Funding
Yes, ?
Website
https://arka.org/
Social
ARKA

Product/Service

Classification
Miscellaneous
Category
Robotic Arm
Hardware
Status
Development
First launch
Not announced

ARKA journey began in 2019 with the acquision of Amergint Technologies.

Announcing ARKA. Tethers is now part of the ARKA family. Check out our new company website & learn more about the ARKA mission.

Building the infrastructure needed to support a robust and sustainable in-space economy requires robotic systems able to assemble space systems, fix malfunctioning spacecraft, refuel satellites, and deliver cargo from one orbit to another. To meet these needs, ARKA's robotic arms, servicing tools, and refueling components provide the capability to assemble ESPA-class modules together to form persistent space platforms, capture space debris and transport it to recycling hubs, and refuel and repair small satellites.

KRAKEN is a highly configurable robotic arm architecture built around reusable joint cores. Varying the size and number of each joint as well as the length of each segment between joints allows KRAKEN robotic arms to be quickly tailored to mission-specific reach, dexterity, and payload capacity requirements. KRAKEN robotic arms can also be configured for “active compliance.” This capability enables KRAKEN to relax its pose and allow the end effector to guide the arm into a mated position. It also allows the arm to limit end effector forces applied to the target during an interaction.

Status Comment / Notes

ARKA's website only lists robotic arms as of early 2024. Created a new entry for ARKA and marked Tethers Unlimited as "Cancelled".

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