Yonglei Zhang

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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Yonglei Zhang is a researcher in space robotics, specializing in the coordinated control and mechanical design of dual-arm robotic systems for on-orbit servicing and assembly. His work addresses the critical challenge of capturing and manipulating space targets—such as debris or modular components—using robots mounted on flexible space structures. In his most cited paper (2022, 35 citations), Zhang developed a coordinated control strategy for a dual-arm robot capturing targets on a flexible space structure, mitigating the coupling vibrations that arise from flexible appendages like solar panels. He further advanced the field by designing and evaluating a cable-driven manipulator prototype for space robots (2023, 9 citations), offering a lighter, more dexterous alternative to traditional rigid arms. His 2022 study on assembly strategies for modular components using a dual-arm robot with flexible appendages (8 citations) provided a framework for in-space construction, accounting for the dynamic interactions between the robot, its flexible base, and the target. With a growing citation record, Zhang is establishing himself as a key contributor to the practical realization of autonomous space robotics for future orbital infrastructure.