Haitao Chang
Papers
6
Total Citations
112
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About
Dr. Haitao Chang is a leading researcher in space robotics, with a primary focus on cellular space robots (CSR) and autonomous on-orbit servicing. His most significant contribution is pioneering the concept of CSR—a modular, reconfigurable robotic system designed for spacecraft construction, takeover control, and failure recovery. His 2018 paper on distributed control allocation for spacecraft attitude takeover via CSR has garnered 56 citations, establishing a foundational framework for using modular robots to assume control of malfunctioning satellites. Dr. Chang has also advanced the field through innovative work on inertia parameter identification for CSR (29 citations) and interactive model identification for spacecraft takeover (12 citations), enabling precise autonomous manipulation in space. His research extends to teleoperation, where he recently developed a SAO-CNN-BiGRU-Attention algorithm for position prediction to mitigate time-delay challenges (2024). Additionally, his early work on locked-joint failure identification for free-floating space robots (7 citations) addresses critical failure modes in manipulator systems. Dr. Chang’s contributions are pivotal for the future of sustainable space operations, offering scalable solutions for satellite servicing, debris removal, and on-orbit assembly.
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- 4Locked-joint failure identification for free-floating space robots7 citations · 2014
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- 6Reconfiguration planning for heterogeneous cellular space robot2 citations · 2017