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About
Zelin Yang is a pioneering researcher in space robotics and intelligent manipulation systems, with a focus on advancing autonomous robotic operations for orbital applications. His work centers on two critical challenges: developing ground-test methodologies for space robots and enabling sensorless force estimation for robotic manipulators. Yang’s 2018 study on a dimension-reduced ground test method for dual-arm space robots—cited 6 times—introduced a novel dynamics-equivalent model to simulate microgravity conditions on Earth, directly addressing the prelaunch validation needs for free-floating systems used in on-orbit assembly. This work provides a practical framework for testing complex space robot behaviors without costly spaceflight trials. In his 2019 paper, cited 5 times, Yang proposed a method to estimate end-effector forces from motor current measurements, eliminating the need for expensive force/torque sensors. By leveraging existing motor data, this approach reduces system complexity and cost while maintaining accuracy—a significant contribution to force control in constrained environments. Yang’s research bridges the gap between theoretical robotics and real-world space missions, offering scalable solutions for future orbital construction and maintenance tasks.
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