Frontiers in Robotics and AI

Original Research

Published on 05 Nov 2025

Slip estimation model for traversability-based motion planning of cargo rover on extraterrestrial surface

in Space Robotics

Taisei Nishishita
Genya Ishigami

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2025.1638667

1,119 views

Editorial

Published on 05 Sep 2025

Editorial: Advancements in vibration control for space manipulators: actuators, algorithms, and material innovations

in Space Robotics

Javad Tayebi
Ti Chen
Xiaofeng Wu
Anand Kumar Mishra

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2025.1681168

2,270 views

Original Research

Published on 29 Jul 2025

Parametric modeling of deformable linear objects for robotic outfitting and maintenance of space systems

in Space Robotics

Amy Quartaro
Joshua Moser
John Cooper
Erik Komendera

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2025.1565837

3,504 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Nov 2024

Trajectory shaping guidance for impact angle control of planetary hopping robots

in Space Robotics

Sabyasachi Mondal
Saurabh Upadhyay

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2024.1452997

2,342 views

Review

Published on 09 Oct 2024

A comprehensive survey of space robotic manipulators for on-orbit servicing

in Space Robotics

Mohammad Alizadeh
Zheng H. Zhu

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2024.1470950

20,910 views
14 citations

Editorial

Published on 09 Aug 2024

Editorial: Robotic in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing

in Space Robotics

David Barnhart
Rudranarayan Mukherjee
Mini Chakravarthini Rai
Nicholas D'Amore
Carl Glen Henshaw

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2024.1421697

2,346 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Jul 2024

Adaptive satellite attitude control for varying masses using deep reinforcement learning

in Space Robotics

Wiebke Retagne
Jonas Dauer
Günther Waxenegger-Wilfing

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2024.1402846

4,650 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 25 Jan 2024

Modeling of slip rate-dependent traversability for path planning of wheeled mobile robot in sandy terrain

in Space Robotics

Go Sakayori
Genya Ishigami

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2024.1320261

4,693 views
3 citations

Editorial

Published on 25 Jul 2023

Editorial: Multi-robot systems for space applications

in Space Robotics

Jorge Pomares
Leonard Felicetti
Damiano Varagnolo

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2023.1253381

4,289 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 18 Jul 2023

Compliant robotic behaviors for satellite servicing

in Space Robotics

Joseph Cressman
Rahul Pokharna
Wyatt Newman

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2023.1124207

5,347 views
5 citations

Original Research

Published on 26 Jun 2023

A hybrid soft material robotic end-effector for reversible in-space assembly of strut components

in Space Robotics

Maxwell Hammond
Anthony Dempsey
William Ward
Stephen Stewart
James H. Neilan
Jessica Friz
Caterina Lamuta
Venanzio Cichella

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2023.1099297

9,751 views
6 citations

Original Research

Published on 05 Jun 2023

Passivity based nonlinear model predictive control (PNMPC) of multi-robot systems for space applications

in Space Robotics

Serdar Kalaycioglu
Anton De Ruiter

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2023.1181128

9,180 views
14 citations

Methods

Published on 30 Mar 2023

REALMS: Resilient exploration and lunar mapping system

in Space Robotics

D. van der Meer
L. Chovet
A. Bera
A. Richard
Pedro Jesus Sánchez Cuevas
J. R. Sánchez-Ibáñez
M. Olivares-Mendez

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2023.1127496

9,988 views
8 citations

Original Research

Published on 23 Mar 2023

Multi-robot cooperation for lunar In-Situ resource utilization

in Space Robotics

Bernardo Martinez Rocamora
Cagri Kilic
Christopher Tatsch
Guilherme A. S. Pereira
Jason N. Gross

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2023.1149080

15,092 views
19 citations

Original Research

Published on 22 Feb 2023

Built On-orbit Robotically assembled Gigatruss (BORG): A mixed assembly architecture trade study

in Space Robotics

Samantha Chapin
Holly Everson
William Chapin
Amy Quartaro
Erik Komendera

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2023.1109131

5,639 views
5 citations

Original Research

Published on 14 Feb 2023

Fixed-time regulation of spacecraft orbit and attitude coordination with optimal actuation allocation using dual quaternion

in Space Robotics

Lichao Sun
Yanpei Huang
Haolin Fei
Bo Xiao
Eric M. Yeatman
Allahyar Montazeri
Ziwei Wang

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2023.1138115

4,243 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 07 Dec 2022

A fault-tolerant and robust controller using model predictive path integral control for free-flying space robots

in Space Robotics

Mehran Raisi
Amirhossein Noohian
Saber Fallah

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2022.1027918

4,848 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 25 Nov 2022

Orbital hopping maneuvers with two Astrobee free-flyers: Ground and flight experiments

in Space Robotics

Stephen Kwok-Choon
Jennifer Hudson
Marcello Romano

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2022.1004165

3,725 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 08 Nov 2022

NN-Poly: Approximating common neural networks with Taylor polynomials to imbue dynamical system constraints

in Space Robotics

Frances Zhu
Dongheng Jing
Frederick Leve
Silvia Ferrari

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2022.968305

8,136 views
5 citations

Original Research

Published on 28 Oct 2022

Computationally efficient and sub-optimal trajectory planning framework based on trajectory-quality growth rate analysis

in Space Robotics

Reiya Takemura
Genya Ishigami

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2022.994437

3,732 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 14 Oct 2022

Design engineering a walking robotic manipulator for in-space assembly missions

in Space Robotics

Manu Harikrishnan Nair
Mini Chakravarthini Rai
Mithun Poozhiyil

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2022.995813

230,115 views
12 citations

Original Research

Published on 14 Oct 2022

Novelty detection in rover-based planetary surface images using autoencoders

in Space Robotics

Braden Stefanuk
Krzysztof Skonieczny

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2022.974397

3,401 views
2 citations

Editorial

Published on 31 Mar 2022

Editorial: Robotic In-Situ Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing

in Space Robotics

Craig R. Carignan
Renaud Detry
Mini Chakravarthini Saaj
Giacomo Marani
Joshua D. Vander Hook

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2022.887506

3,854 views
5 citations

Original Research

Published on 31 Mar 2022

Trajectory Generation for Flexible-Joint Space Manipulators

in Space Robotics

David S. Carabis
John T. Wen

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2022.687595

7,231 views
13 citations

48 articles

articles

Slip estimation model for traversability-based motion planning of cargo rover on extraterrestrial surface

Editorial: Advancements in vibration control for space manipulators: actuators, algorithms, and material innovations

Parametric modeling of deformable linear objects for robotic outfitting and maintenance of space systems

Trajectory shaping guidance for impact angle control of planetary hopping robots

A comprehensive survey of space robotic manipulators for on-orbit servicing

Editorial: Robotic in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing

Adaptive satellite attitude control for varying masses using deep reinforcement learning

Modeling of slip rate-dependent traversability for path planning of wheeled mobile robot in sandy terrain

Editorial: Multi-robot systems for space applications

Compliant robotic behaviors for satellite servicing

A hybrid soft material robotic end-effector for reversible in-space assembly of strut components

Passivity based nonlinear model predictive control (PNMPC) of multi-robot systems for space applications

REALMS: Resilient exploration and lunar mapping system

Multi-robot cooperation for lunar In-Situ resource utilization

Built On-orbit Robotically assembled Gigatruss (BORG): A mixed assembly architecture trade study

Fixed-time regulation of spacecraft orbit and attitude coordination with optimal actuation allocation using dual quaternion

A fault-tolerant and robust controller using model predictive path integral control for free-flying space robots

Orbital hopping maneuvers with two Astrobee free-flyers: Ground and flight experiments

NN-Poly: Approximating common neural networks with Taylor polynomials to imbue dynamical system constraints

Computationally efficient and sub-optimal trajectory planning framework based on trajectory-quality growth rate analysis

Design engineering a walking robotic manipulator for in-space assembly missions

Novelty detection in rover-based planetary surface images using autoencoders

Editorial: Robotic In-Situ Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing

Trajectory Generation for Flexible-Joint Space Manipulators