3 papers
physics.space-ph2026
Deflective Sunshades: conceptual design and origami-inspired folding strategy
Benedetta Marazzato, Jonas Seiler, Harry Holt +5
Space-based solar radiation management has been proposed as a direct means of modulating Earth's radiative balance by reducing incident solar flux. A prominent concept consists of…
cs.RO2026
Simulation of Active Soft Nets for Capture of Space Debris
Leone Costi, Dario Izzo
In this work, we propose a simulator, based on the open-source physics engine MuJoCo, for the design and control of soft robotic nets for the autonomous removal of space debris. Th…
cs.RO2025
Compliant Beaded-String Jamming For Variable Stiffness Anthropomorphic Fingers
Maximilian Westermann, Marco Pontin, Leone Costi +2
Achieving human-like dexterity in robotic grippers remains an open challenge, particularly in ensuring robust manipulation in uncertain environments. Soft robotic hands try to addr…