Bo Dou

Northwestern Polytechnical University

Papers

2

Total Citations

27

H-Index

2

About

Bo Dou is a leading researcher in space robotics, specializing in the dynamics and control of non-cooperative target capture and manipulation. His work addresses critical challenges in on-orbit servicing and debris removal, focusing on the precise estimation and control of space robots interacting with unknown objects. Dou’s most impactful contribution is his 2022 paper on an optimal detumbling strategy for non-cooperative targets with unknown inertial parameters, which has garnered 19 citations for its novel approach to stabilizing tumbling debris using a space manipulator. He also developed an online, one-step parameter identification method (2020, 8 citations) that enables space robots to estimate a target’s inertial properties immediately after capture, a breakthrough for real-time attitude control. By solving the coupled motion problem between the robot arm and base, Dou’s work provides practical, momentum-based solutions that enhance the autonomy and safety of space missions. His research is foundational for future debris removal and satellite servicing technologies, making him a key figure in advancing autonomous space operations.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
27
Total Citations
14
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Optimal detumbling strategy for a non-cooperative target with unknown inertial parameters using a space manipulator
19 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Northwestern Polytechnical University

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