In the first part, this article presents an overview of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC)
methodologies developed for space manipulators to perform in-orbit robotic missions …

Abstract Space robotics is considered one of the most promising approaches for on-orbit
servicing (OOS) missions such as docking, berthing, refueling, repairing, upgrading …

Now in its third edition, this textbook is a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary
field of mobile robotics, which lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computational …

Free-flying space manipulator systems, in which robotic manipulators are mounted on a free-
flying spacecraft, are envisioned for assembling, maintenance, repair, and contingency …

This paper presents the development and experimental validation of a low weight and
inertia, human-size and highly dexterous dual arm system designed for aerial manipulation …

Manipulators can be utilized for various purposes during space missions, eg, Canadarm2
manipulator mounted on the International Space Station assists in station construction and …

This study investigates the use of the non-linear model predictive control (NMPC) strategy
for a kinematically redundant space robot to approach an un-cooperative target in complex …

Space-based manipulators have traditionally been tasked with robotic on-orbit servicing or
assembly functions, but active debris removal has become a more urgent application. We …

This paper presents a low weight (1.3 kg), human size dual arm system with compliant joints
designed for aerial manipulation with a multirotor platform. Each arm provides four degrees …

This paper presents an anthropomorphic, compliant and lightweight dual arm manipulator
designed and developed for aerial manipulation applications with multi-rotor platforms. Each …