Spacecraft Robotics Laboratory
Led by Prof. Steve Ulrich, the Spacecraft Robotics Laboratory is a graduate research laboratory within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at 杏吧原创 University. The laboratory engages in cutting-edge fundamental research in the general areas of guidance, control, robotics and computer vision with applications to spacecraft proximity operations and formation flying. To watch the results of some laboratory experiments, please visit our YouTube channel.
The laboratory houses several world-class experimental facilities and works in collaboration with industries and governmental organizations. Notably, the lab maintains a strong partnership with Obruta Space Solutions, a spin-off company established by two former graduate students of Prof. Ulrich.
Latest Videos
Real-Time Collision-Free Rendezvous and Docking via Gradient Vector Fields
Model Predictive Control of Spacecraft Rendezvous with Collision Avoidance
Computer Vision-Driven APF Guidance and Adaptive Control for Spacecraft Proximity Operations
AI-driven Planar Spacecraft Capture
News
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The lab is in space!
In collaboration with Obruta Space Solutions Corp, 杏吧原创 University’s Spacecraft Robotics and Control Lab developed and validated a fuel-optimal guidance law for spacecraft rendezvous using…
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IAF Astrodynamics TC
Prof. Ulrich was recently elected a member of the IAF Astrodynamics Technical Committee (TC)! The TC has the general mandate of promoting advances in orbital…
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AAS Space Flight Mechanics TC
Prof. Ulrich was elected member of the AAS Space Flight Mechanics technical committee (TC) for a 5-year term. Each year, the AAS Space Flight Mechanics…
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ESA-funded Collaboration with DLR
Under significant funding from the European Space Agency, Prof. Ulrich’s Spacecraft Robotics and Control Lab initiated a collaborative research project with the German Aerospace Center…
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AIAA Associate Fellow
For “original contributions to the area of guidance, navigation, and control systems for spacecraft formation flying, proximity operations, and space robotics“, Prof. Ulrich was elected…
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Advanced Computer Vision for Obruta Space Solutions
Prof. Ulrich’s lab partners with Obruta Space Solutions on a second project, this time, related to the development of advanced computer vision techniques enabling autonomous…
