Papers
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Total Citations
160
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About
Manuel Nandayapa is a leading researcher in the field of space robotics and flexible robot control, with a focus on sensorless force control and impedance-based interaction. His most influential work, “Design for Sensorless Force Control of Flexible Robot by Using Resonance Ratio Control Based on Coefficient Diagram Method” (60 citations), addresses the challenge of resonance in two-mass flexible systems, offering a robust alternative to conventional PID controllers. Nandayapa has made significant contributions to on-orbit servicing, notably through “Compliant Force Sensor-Less Capture of an Object in Orbit” (28 citations) and “Force Sensorless Impedance Control for a Space Robot to Capture a Satellite” (18 citations), where he leverages disturbance observers to estimate contact forces without physical sensors, enabling safe, compliant capture of space debris or satellites. His work on parameter estimation using multi-encoder systems (17 citations) further enhances model accuracy for flexible robots. More recently, Nandayapa has explored augmented reality for in-space servicing (2023, 10 citations), demonstrating his continued innovation. With over 160 total citations, his research is pivotal for advancing autonomous, sensorless manipulation in space and industrial applications.
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- 2Compliant Force Sensor-Less Capture of an Object in Orbit28 citations · 2020
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- 6Augmented Reality-Based Robotic System for In-Space Servicing10 citations · 2023
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