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A Sequential Hermaphrodite Coupling Mechanism for Lattice-based Modular Robots
Keigo Torii, Kentaro Uno, Shreya Santra +1
Lattice-based modular robot systems are envisioned for large-scale construction in extreme environments, such as space. Coupling mechanisms for heterogeneous structural modules sho…
Towards the Automation in the Space Station: Feasibility Study and Ground Tests of a Multi-Limbed Intra-Vehicular Robot
Seiko Piotr Yamaguchi, Kentaro Uno, Yasumaru Fujii +4
This paper presents a feasibility study, including simulations and prototype tests, on the autonomous operation of a multi-limbed intra-vehicular robot (mobile manipulator), shortl…
Online Inertia Parameter Estimation for Unknown Objects Grasped by a Manipulator Towards Space Applications
Akiyoshi Uchida, Antonine Richard, Kentaro Uno +2
Knowing the inertia parameters of a grasped object is crucial for dynamics-aware manipulation, especially in space robotics with free-floating bases. This work addresses the proble…
Optimal Trajectory Planning for Orbital Robot Rendezvous and Docking
Kenta Iizuka, Akiyoshi Uchida, Kentaro Uno +1
Approaching a tumbling target safely is a critical challenge in space debris removal missions utilizing robotic manipulators onboard servicing satellites. In this work, we propose…
MoonBot: Modular and On-Demand Reconfigurable Robot Toward Moon Base Construction
Kentaro Uno, Elian Neppel, Gustavo H. Diaz +8
The allure of lunar surface exploration and development has recently captured widespread global attention. Robots have proved to be indispensable for exploring uncharted terrains,…
Designing for Distributed Heterogeneous Modularity: On Software Architecture and Deployment of MoonBots
Elian Neppel, Shamistan Karimov, Ashutosh Mishra +5
This paper presents the software architecture and deployment strategy behind the MoonBot platform: a modular space robotic system composed of heterogeneous components distributed a…
3D Mapping Using a Lightweight and Low-Power Monocular Camera Embedded inside a Gripper of Limbed Climbing Robots
Taku Okawara, Ryo Nishibe, Mao Kasano +2
Limbed climbing robots are designed to explore challenging vertical walls, such as the skylights of the Moon and Mars. In such robots, the primary role of a hand-eye camera is to a…
Design and Development of a Modular Bucket Drum Excavator for Lunar ISRU
Simon Giel, James Hurrell, Shreya Santra +3
In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) is one of the key technologies for enabling sustainable access to the Moon. The ability to excavate lunar regolith is the first step in making l…
An Agnostic End-Effector Alignment Controller for Robust Assembly of Modular Space Robots
Shamistan Karimov, Elian Neppel, Shreya Santra +2
Modular robots offer reconfigurability and fault tolerance essential for lunar missions, but require controllers that adapt safely to real-world disturbances. We build on our previ…
Multi-Modal Decentralized Reinforcement Learning for Modular Reconfigurable Lunar Robots
Ashutosh Mishra, Shreya Santra, Elian Neppel +4
Modular reconfigurable robots suit task-specific space operations, but the combinatorial growth of morphologies hinders unified control. We propose a decentralized reinforcement le…
Enhancing Autonomous Manipulator Control with Human-in-loop for Uncertain Assembly Environments
Ashutosh Mishra, Shreya Santra, Hazal Gozbasi +2
This study presents an advanced approach to enhance robotic manipulation in uncertain and challenging environments, with a focus on autonomous operations augmented by human-in-the-…
Robust and Modular Multi-Limb Synchronization in Motion Stack for Space Robots with Trajectory Clamping via Hypersphere
Elian Neppel, Ashutosh Mishra, Shamistan Karimov +3
Modular robotics holds immense potential for space exploration, where reliability, repairability, and reusability are critical for cost-effective missions. Coordination between het…
Tightly-Coupled LiDAR-IMU-Leg Odometry with Online Learned Leg Kinematics Incorporating Foot Tactile Information
Taku Okawara, Kenji Koide, Aoki Takanose +4
In this letter, we present tightly coupled LiDAR-IMU-leg odometry, which is robust to challenging conditions such as featureless environments and deformable terrains. We developed…