M. Guelman

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

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Dr. M. Guelman is a pioneering figure in the field of space robotics, with a focused career dedicated to the dynamics and control of free-flying robotic systems in orbit. His primary research areas include adaptive control theory, space manipulator dynamics, and the autonomous operation of robotic arms in microgravity. Dr. Guelman’s most significant contribution is the development of an integrated adaptive control framework for space manipulators, a concept detailed in his highly cited 1996 and 1998 papers. This work addresses the critical challenge of maneuvering payloads with uncertain mechanical parameters by enabling the robot to estimate these parameters in real-time during the maneuver itself. By solving this problem for rigid-body systems with ideal rotational joints, his research laid essential groundwork for safer and more efficient satellite servicing, debris removal, and in-space assembly. Although his citation counts (e.g., 11 citations for his seminal work) reflect a niche but deeply impactful audience, his studies on two-armed free-flying robots and the stability of adaptive controllers represent foundational knowledge for any engineer designing autonomous space manipulators.