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Compliant Robotics in Space: A Prospective Review of Soft and Deformable Systems for Space Missions
Rahimi Nohooji, Hamed; VOOS, Holger
2025In Advanced Intelligent Systems
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Keywords :
deformable robots; hyper-redundant robots; origami robots; reconfigurable robots; soft robots; space environment adaptation; space robotics; Compliant robotics; Deformable robot; Environment adaptation; Hyper-redundant robot; Origami robot; Reconfigurable robot; Soft robot; Space environment; Space environment adaptation; Space robotics; Artificial Intelligence; Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition; Human-Computer Interaction; Mechanical Engineering; Control and Systems Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Materials Science (miscellaneous)
Abstract :
[en] Space exploration demands innovative robotic solutions to address complex challenges. This article provides a forward-looking perspective on the emerging field of compliant robotics for space applications, categorizing these systems into reconfigurable, hyper-redundant, origami-inspired, and soft robots, each offering unique advantages and facing distinct challenges. The review explores in-depth the critical roles these compliant robots can assume, ranging from on-orbit servicing to planetary exploration and beyond. It also addresses material selection, accounting for the harsh conditions of space, and examines the complexities in design, actuation, sensing, and control. The article concludes with a future-focused discussion of emerging trends, challenges, and research directions. This review aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the art, positioning compliant robotics as a transformative force in the next frontier of space exploration.
Disciplines :
Aerospace & aeronautics engineering
Author, co-author :
Rahimi Nohooji, Hamed ;  Automation and Robotics Research Group (ARG), Interdisciplinary Centre for SecurityReliability and Trust (SnT), University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
VOOS, Holger  ;  University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > Automation
External co-authors :
no
Language :
English
Title :
Compliant Robotics in Space: A Prospective Review of Soft and Deformable Systems for Space Missions
Publication date :
2025
Journal title :
Advanced Intelligent Systems
eISSN :
2640-4567
Publisher :
John Wiley and Sons Inc
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
FnR Project :
FNR17432865 - COSAMOS - Control Of A Soft Aerial Manipulator With Clce-based Optical Strain Sensing, 2022 (01/09/2023-31/08/2026) - Holger Voos
Funders :
Fonds National de la Recherche Luxembourg
Funding text :
The authors would like to express their gratitude to Cecilia Laschi for her constructive feedback and valuable insights on the manuscript. This research was funded in whole, or in part, by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), COSAMOS Project, ref. IC22/IS/17432865/COSAMOS. For the purpose of open access, and in fulfillment of the obligations arising from the grant agreement, the author has applied a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license to any Author Accepted Manuscript version arising from this submission. Furthermore, the authors acknowledge the use of AI tools for grammar and language editing purposes in the preparation of this manuscript.
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