Raja Mukherji
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About
Raja Mukherji is a prominent robotics and space systems researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic manipulation for space applications. His research focuses on robotic control systems, contact dynamics simulation, and the development of sophisticated dexterous manipulators for orbital servicing missions. Mukherji made notable contributions to Canada's Mobile Servicing System (MSS) for the International Space Station, particularly through his work on the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM). His 2001 paper on the SPDM's advanced control features, garnering 20 citations, helped establish foundational principles for space-based robotic servicing systems. He also played a key role in developing force/moment accommodation features that enable crew-commanded maintenance operations aboard the ISS. Beyond the ISS program, Mukherji extended his expertise to the Hubble Space Telescope robotic servicing initiative, authoring multiple studies on flexible body dynamics, control systems, and contact dynamics simulations that collectively earned nearly 20 additional citations. These works provided critical modeling frameworks integrating geometric, dynamic, and control system elements essential for complex orbital servicing scenarios. His research has meaningfully shaped how engineers approach autonomous and human-in-the-loop robotic systems for demanding space environments.
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