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Benjamin J. Hockman

2 accepted papers

2021

3D Shape Reconstruction of Small Bodies From Sparse Features

RA-L 2021

The autonomous approach of spacecraft to a small body (comet or asteroid) relies on using all available information at each phase of the approach. This letter presents new algorithms for global shape reconstructions from sparse tracked surface points. These methods leverage estimates from earlier ph

Cited by 3SourceScholar
2016

Free-flyer acquisition of spinning objects with gecko-inspired adhesives

ICRA 2016

We explore the use of grippers with gecko-inspired adhesives for spacecraft docking and acquisition of tumbling objects in microgravity. Towards the goal of autonomous object manipulation in space, adhesive grippers mounted on planar free-floating platforms are shown to be tolerant of a broad range

Cited by 39SourceScholar