Radhika Rajaram

Analytical Mechanics Associates (United States)

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Radhika Rajaram is a robotics researcher at NASA Langley Research Center, specializing in autonomous robotic manipulation for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). Her work focuses on developing the software and hardware systems needed to enable robots to autonomously construct and maintain modular space structures—a critical capability for future long-duration missions and orbital infrastructure. Rajaram’s major contributions include leading the development of the Autonomous Robotic Manipulator Software (ARMS) suite, a comprehensive software stack designed to support diverse algorithms for autonomous manipulation. She also conducted key test results for the autonomous assembly of modular space structures using a Universal Robots UR10e manipulator equipped with a custom Grapple Tool to join TriTruss structural modules. Her most cited papers, each garnering 2 citations, present foundational results and software frameworks that advance the state of the art in autonomous assembly. Rajaram’s work directly supports NASA’s vision for sustainable space exploration, enabling robots to perform complex construction tasks without real-time human intervention.