Fangna Yu
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Fangna Yu is a researcher in space robotics, with a primary focus on the dynamics and control of flexible space robots during on-orbit servicing operations. Her work addresses the complex challenge of capturing non-cooperative or static targets in space, a critical capability for satellite maintenance, debris removal, and extending the lifespan of orbital assets. Yu’s major contribution lies in developing dynamic models for flexible space robots using Lagrangian formulation, which accounts for the structural flexibility that can destabilize control during capture maneuvers. She has proposed control methods specifically designed to maintain stability and precision when a robotic arm makes contact with a target. While her most cited paper, "On Orbit Servicing Flexible Space Robots Dynamics and Control During Capturing Target" (2010), has accumulated 2 citations, its value is in laying foundational groundwork for a niche but growing field. Yu’s work is particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in the intersection of robotics, flexible structures, and orbital mechanics, offering a stepping stone for advancing autonomous in-space assembly and servicing technologies.
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