Leigh Stokes

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Leigh Stokes is a robotics engineer whose work has advanced the development of dexterous manipulator systems for space applications. His primary research focuses on the design and architecture of robotic systems for on-orbit servicing, particularly for the International Space Station. Stokes made a significant contribution with his work on the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM), a Canadian-designed robotic system scheduled to perform critical maintenance tasks, including the removal and insertion of on-orbit replaceable units (ORUs). His most cited paper, "Design of a SPDM-like robotic manipulator system for Space Station on orbit replaceable unit ground testing - an overview of the system architecture" (2002, 6 citations), provides a foundational overview of the system architecture used for ground testing of SPDM-like manipulators. This work has been instrumental in validating robotic systems that support the international joint development project involving the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Stokes’ research continues to inform the development of reliable, autonomous robotic systems for space station maintenance and future orbital operations.

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   Design of a SPDM-like robotic manipulator system for Space Station on orbit replaceable unit ground testing - an overview of the system architecture

   6 citations · 2002

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