Justin Kernot
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About
Justin Kernot is a robotics researcher focused on solving one of the most pressing challenges in spaceflight: the capture and removal of orbital debris. His work centers on the design and adaptive control of tendon-driven manipulators—a novel class of robotic arms that offer the flexibility and precision needed to safely grasp non-cooperative space targets, such as defunct satellites or debris fragments. Kernot’s major contributions include proposing a complete robotic mechanism and control framework that can adapt in real-time to the unpredictable motion of these targets, a critical step toward active debris removal and on-orbit servicing. His most-cited paper, “Adaptive Control of a Tendon-Driven Manipulator for Capturing Non-Cooperative Space Targets” (2021, 6 citations), builds on his earlier thesis work (2019, 2 citations) to demonstrate how these lightweight, cable-driven arms can be controlled to perform delicate capture maneuvers in the harsh environment of space. Though early in his career, Kernot’s research is already shaping the future of sustainable space operations, offering a promising path to mitigate the growing threat of orbital debris.
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