Andrew K. McQuarry

Analytical Mechanics Associates (United States)

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Andrew K. McQuarry is a robotics researcher at NASA Langley Research Center whose work is central to the future of in-space construction and autonomous manipulation. His primary research areas include autonomous robotic assembly, modular space structures, and the software architectures that enable these complex systems. McQuarry’s major contributions are demonstrated through two key publications. His 2023 paper, "Test Results for Autonomous Assembly of Modular Space Structures," presents groundbreaking experimental validation of a robotic system using a Universal Robots UR10e manipulator and custom Grapple Tool to autonomously join TriTruss structural modules—a critical step toward building large-scale infrastructure in orbit. Complementing this, his 2024 work, "Autonomous Robotic Manipulator Software," introduces ARMS, a comprehensive software suite developed at NASA Langley that integrates the deep software stack required for In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM). Though early in his career, McQuarry’s work is foundational for future space missions, directly supporting NASA’s vision for autonomous construction of telescopes, habitats, and spacecraft in space.