Kyle R. Stewart
United States Naval Research Laboratory, Arizona State University
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2
Total Citations
54
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About
Kyle R. Stewart is a researcher at the intersection of space science and soft robotics, with key contributions in lunar radio astronomy and compliant robot control. His most cited work, "The Radio Observatory on the Lunar Surface for Solar studies" (2011, 44 citations), proposes a pioneering concept for deploying a low-frequency radio telescope on the Moon to observe solar activity, addressing Earth-based ionospheric limitations. This foundational study has influenced subsequent lunar mission proposals. In soft robotics, Stewart tackles the fundamental challenge of controlling highly compliant, fabric-based robots. His 2022 paper on a Robust Extended Kalman Filter for state estimation and trajectory tracking (10 citations) introduces a portable, body-integrated sensing approach that overcomes the impracticality of motion capture systems. By fusing noisy sensor data with a dynamic model, his method enables accurate posture control in unstructured environments, advancing safe human-robot interaction. Stewart’s work bridges two distinct fields—space instrumentation and soft robotics—demonstrating versatility in solving real-world sensing and control problems. His research continues to impact both lunar science and the development of adaptable, safe robotic systems.
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- 1The Radio Observatory on the Lunar Surface for Solar studies44 citations · 2011
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