Optimal trajectory generation and feedback tension control of a robotic space tether launching system

1 Jan 2025·
Molong Duan
Molong Duan
Shuai Liu
Shuai Liu
Sichen Wang
Sichen Wang
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Patent
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Duan, M., Liu, S., and Wang, S., IP.PA.12761, “Optimal trajectory generation and feedback tension control of a robotic space tether launching system,” US Provisional Application 63/911,507 (filed Nov 2025); US Application (approved for filing); CN Application (approved for filing).

Molong Duan
Authors
Assistant Professor
Molong Duan leads the Manufacturing and Aerospace Automation Lab at HKUST. His research spans dynamic-system modeling and control, robotic and additive manufacturing, continuous-fiber composites, flexible aircraft, and VTOL control.
Shuai Liu
Authors
PhD Student
Vibration compensation in additive manufacturing; Cable-driven parallel robots
Sichen Wang
Authors
PhD Student
Mobile robots and cooperative control