Yayun Wu

Shanghai Micro Satellite Engineering Center

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Dr. Yayun Wu is a pioneering researcher in space robotics, with a primary focus on trajectory optimization and non-prehensile manipulation for on-orbit servicing. Their most-cited work, "Trajectory Optimization for Non-Prehensile Manipulation of Space Robots" (2025, 4 citations), addresses a critical challenge in the field: the limitations of traditional capture-based methods that require customized grasping mechanisms for uncooperative or docking-less targets. By advancing non-prehensile manipulation—where robots interact with objects without grasping—Dr. Wu's research enhances the adaptability and efficiency of space robots for complex tasks like debris removal and satellite servicing. This work has already garnered attention from the robotics community, laying the groundwork for more versatile and autonomous space operations. Dr. Wu's contributions are particularly notable for their potential to revolutionize on-orbit servicing, reducing the need for target-specific designs and enabling safer, more flexible interactions in the harsh environment of space. Their research stands at the intersection of robotics, control theory, and aerospace engineering, offering practical solutions for future space missions.