Space Automation & Robotics
The Space Automation and Robotics Award is presented for leadership and technical contributions by individuals and teams in the field of space automation and robotics.
This award is now a Committee Award. Please contact Michael Lagana, Director, Technical & Integration Communities, at [email protected] for further information, deadlines, and nomination submissions.
Award Recipients
2017
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Mr. Frank J CepollinaNASA-Goddard Space Flight CenterAwardedAward: In recognition of the Robotic Refueling Mission Team for their work in advancing the state of robotic servicing technology enabling the routine servicing of satellites.AIAA Citation: In recognition of the Robotic Refueling Mission Team for their work in advancing the state of robotic servicing technology enabling the routine servicing of satellites.
2013
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Robonaut 2 Development TeamRobonaut 2 Development TeamAwardedAIAA Citation: In recognition of the Robonaut 2 Development Team’s pioneering technical achievement and advancement of humanoid dexterous robotics for human space exploration.
2011
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ETS-VII/JEM Team, JAXAETS-VII/JEM Team, JAXAAwardedAIAA Citation: In recognition of pioneering work in space robotics, including the operation of the first dexterous robotic arm in space and the first teleoperation of a space robotic arm from the earth.
2009
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Prof Gerd HirzingerDLRAwardedAIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions in the field of space automation and robotics.
2007
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Dr Antal BejczyAwardedAIAA Citation: For establishing the foundation of robotics for space applications and pioneering the development of key enabling techniques to overcome the special challenges of communication delay, operation feedback, and unstructured environments.