TCBiRRT: Rapid Motion Planning for Tightly Coupled Dual-arm Space Manipulator Using Task-space Random ExpansionJiawei Zhang, Xinhao Miao, Jifeng Guo, Qinghua Li +1 moreSpace Sci. & Tech. 2026May 26, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGManipulation & GraspingMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 26, 2026
Faster Thermal Profiling of a Lunar Rover with Machine Learning Adapted Finite Difference ModelSamuel Weber, Zaki Hasnain, Souma ChowdhuryAIAA AVIATION Forum 2026May 26, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 26, 2026
Design of a Real-time Asynchronous Monocular Odometry for Planetary ExplorationBenat Inigo, Florian Steidle, Wolfgang StuerzlPreprint 2026May 26, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 26, 2026
Quantifying Uncertainty in Space Debris Capture with Active Tether-Net Systems Caused by Noisy ObservationsFeng Liu, Achira Boonrath, Eleonora M. Botta, Souma ChowdhuryPreprint 2026May 26, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 26, 2026
Dynamic consistent hierarchical decoupling optimization of modular microsatellite structures for on-orbit assemblyYanbo Feng, Jichang Yue, Zhenyang Huang, Tongtong Ji +1 moreAircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology 2026May 26, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGDesign, Mechanisms & Hardware Abstract DOI BibTeXMay 26, 2026
Prior Policy Guided Dual-Agent Coordinated Manipulation Planning of Spacecraft-Manipulator SystemYuhui Hu, Dong Zhou, Kaihong Ouyang, Zhongliang Yu +2 moreActa Astronautica 2026 1 citedMay 25, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSManipulation & GraspingLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXMay 25, 2026
Multi-resolution scanner experiments on board the international space stationMarc Elmouttie, Ross Dungavell, P. Flick, P. Dean +16 moreActa Astronautica 2026May 25, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationPerception & State Estimation Abstract DOI BibTeXMay 25, 2026
Adversarial Water-Filling: Theory, Algorithms, and a Domain-Specific Wireless Foundation ModelXindi Tong, Chee Wei Tan, H. Vincent PoorPreprint 2026May 24, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & ControlFoundation Models & LLMs Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXMay 24, 2026
Lunar Robotic Construction System Using Raw Regolith: System EngineeringKetan Vasudeva, M. Reza EmamiAerospace (MDPI) 2026May 24, 2026Space × RoboticsISRU & CONSTRUCTIONSurface Mobility & Terramechanics Abstract DOI BibTeXMay 24, 2026
Terrain-Adaptive Grouser Wheel for Optimal Planetary Exploration: Design and Experimental InvestigationVincent Griffo, Yashwanth Kumar NakkaPreprint 2026 2 citedMay 23, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 23, 2026
Towards Low-Gravity Planetary Exploration using Reinforcement Learning for Walking, Jumping, and In-flight Attitude ControlJørgen Anker Olsen, Kostas AlexisPreprint 2026 1 citedMay 23, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsLearning-based MethodsGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 23, 2026
Reachability for Low-Thrust Trajectories via Maximum Initial MassGiacomo Acciarini, Dario Izzo, Zhong ZhangPreprint 2026 2 citedMay 22, 2026Space × AIGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 22, 2026
Precision Trajectory Tracking Control for Space Manipulators in on-Orbit Assembly Considering Truss Flexibility and Dynamic CouplingMaoguo Li, Xianglong Kong, J F Li, Ning Zhang +5 moreConference on Fully Actuated System Theory and Applications (FASTA) 2026May 22, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGManipulation & GraspingGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract DOI BibTeXMay 22, 2026
SubTGraph: Large-Scale Subterranean Environment Synthesis with Controllable Topological Variability for Robotic Autonomy ValidationF. Labra Caso, A. Saradagi, S. Fredriksson, S. Nordström +2 morePreprint 2026May 20, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationPerception & State EstimationLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXMay 20, 2026
Gait-Level Motion Design and Evaluation Framework for Grasp-Based Dynamic Locomotion in MicrogravityChaerim Moon, Joohyung Kim, and Justin K. YimPreprint 2026May 20, 2026Space × RoboticsSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsManipulation & GraspingGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 20, 2026
CAD-Free Learning of Spacecraft Pose Estimators via NeRF-Based AugmentationsAntoine Legrand, Renaud Detry, Christophe De VleeschouwerPreprint 2026May 19, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 19, 2026
Deep Tech to Space: Space Data Centers and AI Revolution at the EdgeJonas Weiss, Patricia Sagmeister, Gabriel Maiolini Capez, Dinesh Verma +15 morePreprint 2026 1 citedMay 19, 2026Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICS Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 19, 2026
uVGS-2: The Micro Video Guidance Sensor: a 6-DOF Robust Pose Estimator for Autonomous Proximity Systems in Spacecraft, Drones and Mobile RobotsHector M. Gutierrez, Jose Cornejo, Ivan R. BertaskaPublished 2026 2 citedMay 19, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationGuidance, Dynamics & ControlMicrogravity Mobility & Free-FlyersAstrobee Abstract DOI BibTeXMay 19, 2026
A Dexterous and Compliant Gripper With Soft Hydraulic Actuation for Microgravity ManipulationWilliam Su, Jordan Kam, Yixiao Wang, Jianshu ZhouSpace Robotics Workshop @ ICRA 2026 1 citedMay 18, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSManipulation & GraspingMicrogravity Mobility & Free-FlyersDesign, Mechanisms & HardwareAstrobee Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 18, 2026
A Pilot Benchmark for NL-to-FOL Translation in Planetary ExplorationHayden Moore, Saha, Suman, Mahfuza FarooquePreprint 2026May 18, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSFoundation Models & LLMsSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXMay 18, 2026
NeRF-based Spacecraft Reconstruction from Monocular Imagery Under Illumination Variability and Pose UncertaintyAntoine Legrand, Renaud Detry, Christophe De VleeschouwerPreprint 2026May 18, 2026Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGPerception & State EstimationRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 18, 2026
A Mole-Inspired Scratch-Digging Robot for Granular Media TraversalJiabin Liu, Zhaofeng Liang, Hao Zhu, Yisheng Guan +3 moreRA-L 2026May 15, 2026Space × RoboticsISRU & CONSTRUCTIONSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsMulti-Robot & Swarms Abstract DOI BibTeXMay 15, 2026
ENABLING IN-SPACE MANUFACTURING OF REACTIVE THERMOSET COMPOSITE VIA FLEXIBLE CONTAINMENTIvan C. Wu, Joey Tindall, Zheyuan Zheng, Usha Perakalapudi +2 moreInternational SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition 2026May 15, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICING Abstract DOI BibTeXMay 15, 2026
Artificial Intelligence for Planetary Exploration: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Analog Field TestsSteffen Planthaber, Udo Frese, Wiebke Brinkmann, Raúl Domínguez +4 moreEASN International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space Towards Sustainability Today & Tomorrow 2026May 15, 2026Space × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSLearning-based MethodsAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract DOI BibTeXMay 15, 2026
Chrono-Gymnasium: An Open-Source, Gymnasium-Compatible Distributed Simulation FrameworkBocheng Zou, Harry Zhang, Khailanii Slaton, Jingquan Wang +4 morePreprint 2026May 14, 2026Space × Robotics × AILearning-based MethodsSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXMay 14, 2026