Chunling Wei
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About
Chunling Wei is a leading researcher in the field of space robotics, with a primary focus on the dynamics, control, and identification of robotic systems operating in the challenging environment of outer space. Her work is particularly concerned with the critical problems of capturing and manipulating non-cooperative space targets—objects not designed for interaction, such as defunct satellites or space debris. In her highly cited 2014 paper, "Dynamics-based mass property identification of non-cooperative space target," Wei introduced a novel methodology using a recursive least square algorithm to identify the total mass properties of a target after capture. This foundational work is essential for enabling a space robot to safely control an unknown object. Building on this, her 2015 study on "End-Effector Trajectory Tracking Control of Space Robot with L2 Gain Performance" addresses the robust control of a robot's end-effector amidst external disturbances and system uncertainties. By employing a Chebyshev neural network, she provided a novel solution for precise trajectory tracking in a free-floating mode. Though her citation counts are modest, reflecting a specialized and emerging field, Wei's contributions are pivotal for the future of autonomous on-orbit servicing and debris removal.
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