Hever Moncayo

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University

Papers

4

Total Citations

18

H-Index

4

About

Dr. Hever Moncayo is a leading researcher in autonomous aerospace systems, specializing in the development of resilient, intelligent control architectures for next-generation space robotics. His work is centered on advancing In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) and autonomous exploration of interplanetary bodies, such as moons and asteroids. A key contribution is his pioneering development of control laws and vision-aided navigation for free-flying unmanned robotic systems designed to prospect and characterize extraterrestrial environments, enabling autonomous sample capture and resource extraction. Dr. Moncayo has also made significant strides in spacecraft health management, introducing a deep-learning-based multiple-model Bayesian architecture for early fault detection and estimation, which is critical for mission safety in uncertain deep-space conditions. His bio-inspired feedback linearized adaptive control strategies for thrust-vectoring vehicles further demonstrate his innovative approach to handling complex dynamics. With his most cited works accumulating over 18 citations, Dr. Moncayo’s research is foundational for creating resilient, self-reliant robotic explorers that can operate and adapt in the harshest known environments, directly supporting humanity’s long-term goals for sustainable space exploration.

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Papers
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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Control Laws Development for a Free-Flying Unmanned Robotic System to Support Interplanetary Bodies Prospecting and Characterization Missions
6 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2016 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University

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