Visual Servoing for Robotic On-Orbit Servicing: A Survey
Abstract
On-orbit servicing (OOS) activities will power the next big step for sustainable exploration and commercialization of space. Developing robotic capabilities for autonomous OOS operations is a priority for the space industry. Visual Servoing (VS) enables robots to achieve the precise manoeuvres needed for critical OOS missions by utilizing visual information for motion control. This article presents an overview of existing VS approaches for autonomous OOS operations with space manipulator systems (SMS). We divide the approaches according to their contribution to the typical phases of a robotic OOS mission: a) Recognition, b) Approach, and c) Contact. We also present a discussion on the reviewed VS approaches, identifying current trends. Finally, we highlight the challenges and areas for future research on VS techniques for robotic OOS.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2409.02324,
title = {Visual Servoing for Robotic On-Orbit Servicing: A Survey},
author = {Lina María Amaya-Mejía and Mohamed Ghita and Jan Dentler and Miguel Olivares-Mendez and Carol Martinez},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2409.02324},
year = {2025}
}
Comments
Accepted for publication at the 2024 International Conference on Space Robotics (iSpaRo)