Relative Position Measurement with Color Markers for On-Orbit ServicingShun Nishida, Shinichiro Nishida, Yuichi Takaku, Shinichi KimuraJournal of the Robotics Society of Japan 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGORBITAL ROBOTICSManipulation & GraspingPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Prediction of Lunar Regolith Excavation Forces Under Percussive and Non-percussive Conditions Using a Data-driven Machine Learning ApproachShiva Dhahini SrinivasanPublished 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIISRU & CONSTRUCTIONSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsLearning-based Methods Abstract DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Enhanced Sensor Fusion for Autonomous Navigation in GPS-Denied Unknown Environments of Space RobotsNiccolò Goretti, Annachiara Ippolito, Mauro MassariPublished 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Dual-mode Vision Based Navigation Framework for Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking Operations in Geostationary Transfer OrbitsAnnachiara Ippolito, Niccolò Faraco, Michele Maestrini, Mauro MassariPublished 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingPerception & State EstimationGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF DOI BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Autonomous Vision-Based Grasping for a Feedback-Free Low-Cost Robotic Arm in Planetary ExplorationIvan Gilberto Martin EncisoPreprint 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSManipulation & GraspingPerception & State Estimation Abstract Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Kollaborativ, obunden transport av fritt svävande objekt i mikrogravitation : Ett ramverk för rendezvous-baserad planering och regleringArian Kourangi EsfahaniDiva portal (Dalarna University Library) 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingMicrogravity Mobility & Free-Flyers Abstract Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Computational Regolith Mechanics and Instrumentation Development for Lunar Exploration and Resource UtilizationJared M. Long-FoxJournal of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSISRU & CONSTRUCTIONSurface Mobility & Terramechanics Abstract PDF Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Power distribution board for the Mars rover modelMichael KlamárBrno University of Technology Digital Library (Brno University of Technology) 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICS Abstract PDF Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Relative‑motion dynamics and autonomous docking control for a levitated shuttle–robot interfaceMikko RopiloPreprint 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingManipulation & Grasping Abstract Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Development of low-level control system for the KuupKulgur roverKateryna TurchakPreprint 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSSurface Mobility & TerramechanicsPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Precise landing site detection for UAVs using deep learningHüseyin Burak ÜnalUniversity of Klagenfurt 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationLearning-based MethodsSimulation, Digital Twins & Benchmarks Abstract Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
GEORyder System-Level Validation of Embedded Guidance and Navigation Algorithms for Autonomous Rendezvous and DockingA. Ippolito, L. Giorcelli, N. Faraco, M. Maestrini +1 morePreprint 2026Jan 1, 2026Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract PDF Source BibTeXJan 1, 2026
Improved 3D Gaussian Splatting of Unknown Spacecraft Structure Using Space Environment Illumination KnowledgeTae Ha Park, Simone D'AmicoiSpaRo 2025 5 citedDec 30, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationRendezvous, Proximity Ops & Docking Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 30, 2025
Learning to Anchor Visual Odometry: KAN-Based Pose Regression for Planetary LandingXubo Luo, Zhaojin Li, Xue Wan, Wei Zhang +1 moreRA-L 2025Dec 30, 2025Space × RoboticsPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State Estimation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 30, 2025
Towards the Automation in the Space Station: Feasibility Study and Ground Tests of a Multi-Limbed Intra-Vehicular RobotSeiko Piotr Yamaguchi, Kentaro Uno, Yasumaru Fujii, Masazumi Imai +3 moreSII 2025 1 citedDec 29, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSManipulation & GraspingMotion Planning & NavigationAutonomy, Task Planning & Operations Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 29, 2025
SCAFusion: A Multimodal 3D Detection Framework for Small Object Detection in Lunar Surface ExplorationXin Chen, Kang Luo, Yangyi Xiao, Hesheng WangPreprint 2025Dec 27, 2025Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & NavigationLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 27, 2025
MoonBot: Modular and On-Demand Reconfigurable Robot Toward Moon Base ConstructionKentaro Uno, Elian Neppel, Gustavo H. Diaz, Ashutosh Mishra +7 moreJFR / Field Robotics 2025 16 citedDec 26, 2025Space × RoboticsIN-SPACE SERVICINGDesign, Mechanisms & HardwareMulti-Robot & Swarms Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 26, 2025
Optimal Trajectory Planning for Orbital Robot Rendezvous and DockingKenta Iizuka, Akiyoshi Uchida, Kentaro Uno, Kazuya YoshidaiSpaRo 2025 1 citedDec 26, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGGuidance, Dynamics & ControlRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 26, 2025
Online Inertia Parameter Estimation for Unknown Objects Grasped by a Manipulator Towards Space ApplicationsAkiyoshi Uchida, Antonine Richard, Kentaro Uno, Miguel Olivares-Mendez +1 moreiSpaRo 2025Dec 26, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGManipulation & GraspingMicrogravity Mobility & Free-Flyers Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 26, 2025
Space AI: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Space to Improve Life on EarthZiyang WangPreprint 2025 4 citedDec 26, 2025Space × Robotics × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSISRU & CONSTRUCTIONAutonomy, Task Planning & OperationsMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 26, 2025
Planetary Terrain Datasets and Benchmarks for Rover Path PlanningMarvin Chancán, Avijit Banerjee, George NikolakopoulosPreprint 2025 1 citedDec 24, 2025Space × Robotics × AIPLANETARY ROBOTICSMotion Planning & NavigationSimulation, Digital Twins & BenchmarksLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXDec 24, 2025
On-Orbit Servicing Launch Dynamics and Multi-Objective Optimization of Impulsive RendezvousLi Weikang, Jiang Ju, Bian Yue, Han YanhuaJournal of Systems Engineering and Electronics 2025Dec 24, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingGuidance, Dynamics & Control Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 24, 2025
Hygieia: Modular CubeSat Swarm Architecture for Active Debris Removal in LEOAbhishek Tripathi, Shriyans DwivediPublished 2025Dec 24, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSIN-SPACE SERVICINGMulti-Robot & Swarms Abstract DOI BibTeXDec 24, 2025
A General Purpose Method for Robotic Interception of Non-Cooperative Dynamic TargetsTanmay P. Patel, Erica L. Tevere, Erik H. Kramer, Rudranarayan M. MukherjeeIEEE Aerospace 2026 2 citedDec 23, 2025Space × RoboticsORBITAL ROBOTICSRendezvous, Proximity Ops & DockingPerception & State EstimationMotion Planning & Navigation Abstract PDF HTML arXiv BibTeXDec 23, 2025
LeLaR: The First In-Orbit Demonstration of an AI-Based Satellite Attitude ControllerKirill Djebko, Tom Baumann, Erik Dilger, Frank Puppe +1 moreIEEE Access 2025 3 citedDec 22, 2025Space × AIORBITAL ROBOTICSGuidance, Dynamics & ControlLearning-based Methods Abstract PDF HTML Code arXiv BibTeXDec 22, 2025