The advent of sophisticated robotics and AI technology makes sending humans into
hazardous and distant environments to carry out inspections increasingly avoidable. Being …

Nowadays, assets in space are vital for the provision of critical societal functions such as
transportation, communication, production and supply of food, agriculture, etc. The …

The rise of NewSpace provides a platform for small and medium businesses to commercially
launch and operate satellites in space. In contrast to traditional satellites, NewSpace …

Active debris removal in space has become a necessary activity to maintain and facilitate
orbital operations. Current approaches tend to adopt autonomous robotic systems which are …

A growing number of adversaries are targeting space missions, and as such, there have
been increasing academic and industrial efforts in identifying threats and risks through …

Abstract Purpose of Review The deployment of hardware (eg, robots, satellites, etc.) to
space is a costly and complex endeavor. It is of extreme importance that on-board systems …

Microgrids (MGs) have gained popularity in various scenarios, such as maritime, space, and
terrestrial applications. In all of these scenarios, machine-to-machine (M2M) communication …

ABSTRACT Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs), a subset of Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks
(MANETs), are wire-less networks formed around moving vehicles, enabling communication …

Autonomous systems are complex, diverse, and likely be used in environments that change
unpredictably. We must develop mechanisms to cope with failures, potentially caused by …

Autonomous robotic systems systems are both safety-and security-critical, since a breach in
system security may impact safety. In such critical systems, formal verification is used to …