Olive R. Stohlman

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Olive R. Stohlman is a leading researcher in in-space modular assembly and autonomous robotic construction for next-generation space infrastructure. Her work focuses on developing reliable, cost-effective methods for assembling large-scale space structures—such as precision apertures and modular trusses—directly in orbit, circumventing the limitations of single-launch deployment. Stohlman’s major contributions include pioneering the use of a Universal Robots UR10e manipulator with a custom Grapple Tool to autonomously join TriTruss structural modules, as demonstrated in her 2023 study on test results for autonomous assembly. Her 2024 paper further advances this vision by outlining how modular assembly enables greater design freedom and system evolution. Though early in her career, her work has already garnered attention for its potential to revolutionize space systems, with each of her most-cited papers accumulating 2 citations—a strong start for such a niche, high-impact field. Stohlman’s research is pivotal for enabling future large telescopes, solar arrays, and habitats that can be assembled and upgraded in space, marking her as a rising authority in autonomous space construction.