DCHP-2
Dextre > French dextre 'adroit' DCHP-2 (October 2016)
n. — Science, Industry
a remote-controlled manipulator on the International Space Station (see Image 1).
Type: 1. Origin — Dextre was developed and built by a Canadian robotics company based in British Columbia (see the first 2003 quotation). It has two robotic arms which have a reach of 3.5 metres and together can handle up to 600 kg. It performs delicate maintenance work and repairs on the International Space Station and is part of the Mobile Servicing System, Canada's contribution to the ISS. Dextre can move on the Mobile Base System or be mounted on the end of Canadarm2 for further reach. It has been operational since 2008 (see the first 2008 quotation). See also the NASA reference.
Dextre and the Canadarm2 are featured on the reverse of the Canadian $5 bill, released in commemoration of Canada's achievements in space and long-time area of expertise in robotics (see the 2013 quotation).
