Journal Articles Currently Under Review
READ. Y. Ruan and E. Komendera. ShadowCorr: Correspondence by Consensus for Multi-View 3D Segment Association. Submitted to IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence. Under review, publication anticipated in 2026.
READ. Y. Ruan and E. Komendera. Burial Depth Estimation for Partially Embedded Rocks Using Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry and Neural Networks. Submitted to IEEE Sensors journal. Under review, publication anticipated in 2026.
Journal Articles
READ. J9: A. Quartaro, J. Moser, J. Cooper, and E. Komendera. Parametric Modeling of Deformable Linear Objects for Robotic Outfitting and Maintenance of Space Systems. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, Volume 12, 2025.
READ. J8: S. Chapin, W. Chapin, and E. Komendera. Semantic and Fiducial Aided Graph Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SF-GraphSLAM) for Robotic In-Space Assembly and Servicing of Large Truss Structures. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, Volume 12, 2025.
READ. J7: S. Chapin, H. Everson, W. Chapin, and E. Komendera. Built On-orbit Robotically assembled Gigatruss (BORG): Ground Robotic Demonstration. Aerospace 2024, 11, 447.
READ. J6: B. Beach, W. Chapin, S. Glassner, R. Hildebrand, and E. Komendera. Force-Controlled Pose Optimization and Trajectory Planning for Chained Stewart Platforms. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering.
READ. J5: S. Glassner, H. Everson, W. Chapin, A. Quartaro, and E. Komendera. Built On-orbit Robotically-assembled Gigatruss (BORG): A Mixed Assembly Architecture Trade Study. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 10.
READ. J4: J. Moser, J. Hoffman, R. Hildebrand, and E. Komendera. An Autonomous Task Assignment Paradigm for Autonomous Robotic In-Space Assembly. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, Volume 9.
READ. J3: E. Komendera and N. Correll. Precise Assembly of 3D Truss Structures Using MLE-Based Error Prediction and Correction. The International Journal of Robotics Research, 34(13), pp.1622-1644, 2015.
READ. J2: E. Komendera, J. Garland, E. Bradley, and D. Scheeres. Efficiently Evaluating Reachable Sets in the Circular Restricted 3-Body Problem. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 51(1), pp.454-467, 2015.
READ. J1: E. Komendera, D. Reishus, J. Dorsey, W. Doggett, and N. Correll. Precise Truss Assembly Using Commodity Parts and Low Precision Welding. Intelligent Service Robotics, 7(2), pp.93-102, 2014. Adapted from previous conference paper.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers and Book Chapters
READ. B1: M. Anderson, C. Pulling, and E. Komendera. Robotic Detection of Damage in Autonomously Assembled Structures Via Synthetically Trained Classification Models. Select Proceedings from the International Conference on Recent Advances in Computational and Experimental Mechanics, Vol II, pp. 299-310, Springer, 2022.
READ. C10: Y. Ruan and E. Komendera. Lunar Rock Reconstruction with RGB-D Images. IEEE Sensors 2025, 19-22 October 2025, Vancouver, BC.
READ. C9: A. Quartaro, J. Cooper, and E. Komendera. Modeling Deformable Linear Objects for Autonomous Robotic Outfitting of Lunar Surface Systems. Proceedings of the 19th ASCE ASD Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environment (Earth and Space 2024).
READ. C8: H. Everson, J. Moser, A. Quartaro, S. Glassner, E. Komendera. Autonomous Multi-Robot Assembly of Solar Array Modules: Experimental Analysis and Insights. 2020 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Las Vegas, October 2020.
READ. C7: D. Balaban, J. Cooper, E. Komendera. Inverse Kinematics and Sensitivity Minimization of an n-Stack Stewart Platform. 2019 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Macau, October 2019.
READ. C6: E. Komendera, S. Adhikari, S. Glassner, A. Kishen, and A. Quartaro. Structure Assembly by a Heterogeneous Team of Robots Using State Estimation, Generalized Joints, and Mobile Parallel Manipulators. In International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Vancouver, BC, October 2017.
READ. C5: E. Komendera and N. Correll. Precise Assembly of 3D Truss Structures Using EKF-Based Error Prediction and Correction. Published in Experimental Robotics. Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, vol 109. (p. 507-521), following the International Symposium on Experimental Robotics, Essaouira, Morocco, 2014.
READ. C4: E. Komendera, J. Dorsey, W. Doggett, and N. Correll. Truss Assembly and Welding by Intelligent Precision Jigging Robots. In 2014 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications (TePRA), Woburn, MA, 2014.
READ. C3: M. McEvoy, E. Komendera, and N. Correll. Assembly Path Planning for Stable Robotic Construction. In 2014 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications (TePRA), Woburn, MA, 2014.
READ. C2: E. Komendera, D. Reishus, J. Dorsey, W. Doggett, and N. Correll. Precise Truss Assembly Using Commodity Parts and Low Precision Welding. In 2013 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Practical Robot Applications (TePRA), Woburn, MA. Extended into a journal article.
READ. C1: E. Komendera, D. Scheeres, and E. Bradley. Intelligent Computation of Reachability Sets for Space Missions. In Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence Conference, (p. 2299-2304), Toronto, ON, 2012.
Other Conference Papers
Links coming soon!
O15. M. Kuram and E. Komendera. Measuring Natural Frequencies in a 6 DOF Industrial Robot Performing Additive Manufacturing Tasks Using Experimental Modal Analysis. To be presented at the 37th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, 2026.
O14. A. Quartaro, J. Cooper, and E. Komendera. Modeling Deformable Linear Objects for Autonomous Robotic Outfitting of Lunar Surface Systems. Proceedings of the 19th ASCE ASD Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environment (Earth and Space 2024), 15-18 Apr 2024, Miami, FL. Later peer-reviewed and published as [PR12].
O13. A. Quartaro, J. R. Cooper, and E. Komendera. Robotic Software Architecture for In-Space Outfitting Operations. AIAA ASCEND 2023. Las Vegas, NV, 2023.
O12. J. M., D. Bisio, W. Chapin, E. Komendera. Development of a Commercialized Lightweight Surface Manipulation System for Autonomous Operations. AIAA ASCEND 2022, Las Vegas, NV, 2022.
O11. M. Anderson, C. Pulling, and E. Komendera. Robotic Detection of Damage in Autonomously Assembled Structures Via Synthetically Trained Classification Models. Select Proceedings from the International Conference on Recent Advances in Computational and Experimental Mechanics, Vol II, pp. 299-310, 2022. Initial submission later converted to a book chapter by the same name [PR1].
O10. J. Moser, M. Anderson, H. Everson, A. Quartaro, W. D. Chapin, B. Beach, J. Hoffman, R. Hildebrand, E. E. Komendera. Recent Developments in Robust, Accurate Autonomous Assembly Methods for Surface and Orbital Structures. ASCEND 2020.
O9. J. Moser, J. Cooper, J. Neilan, W. Chapin, S. Glassner, E. Komendera. A Reinforcement Learning Approach for the Autonomous Assembly of In-Space Habitats and Infrastructures in Uncertain Environments. 70th International Astronautical Congress, 2019.
O8. L. Bowman, W. Keith Belvin, E. Komendera, J. T. Dorsey, W. R. Doggett. In-space assembly application and technology for NASA’s future science observatory and platform missions. Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2018: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter Wave, Austin, TX, 2018.
O7. I. M. Wong, W. Chapin, E. Komendera. Validation of Operations for the In-Space Assembly of a Backbone Truss for a Solar-Electric Propulsion Tug. 2018 AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition, Orlando, FL, 2018.
O6. W. R. Doggett, J. T. Dorsey, J. Teter, D. Paddock, T. C. Jones, E. Komendera, L. Bowman, C. Taylor, and M. Mikulas. Persistent Assets in Zero-G and on Planetary Surfaces: Enabled by Modular Technology and Robotic Operations. 2018 AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition, Orlando, FL, 2018. Authorship order was arbitrary.
O5. E. E. Komendera and J. T. Dorsey. Initial Validation of Robotic Operations for In-Space Assembly of a Large Solar Electric Propulsion Transport Vehicle. In AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition (p. 5248), Orlando, FL, 2017.
O4. W. Keith Belvin, W. R. Doggett, Judith J. Watson, J. T. Dorsey, Jay Warren, T. C. Jones, E. E. Komendera, Troy O. Mann, and L. Bowman. In-Space Structural Assembly: Applications and Technology. Presented at the 3rd AIAA Spacecraft Structures Conference, a subset of AIAA SciTech 2016, (p. 2016-2163), San Diego, CA, 2016.
O3 E. E. Komendera, W. R. Doggett, J. T. Dorsey, T. J. Debus, Kris Holub, and Sean P. Dougherty. Control System Design Implementation and Preliminary Demonstration for a Tendon-Actuated Lightweight In-Space MANipulator (TALISMAN). In AIAA SPACE Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, 2015.
O2. J. T. Dorsey, W. R. Doggett, R. A. Hafley, E. Komendera, N. Correll, and Bruce King. An Efficient and Versatile Means for Assembling and Manufacturing Systems in Space. In AIAA SPACE 2012 Conference and Exposition, AIAA SPACE Forum, Pasadena, CA, 2012. Authorship order was arbitrary.
O1. E. Komendera, E. Bradley, and D. J. Scheeres. Efficiently Locating Impact and Escape Scenarios in Spacecraft Reachability Sets. In AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference (pp. 1-15), Minneapolis, MN, 2012.
Workshops
Links coming soon!
W8. A. Quartaro, E. Komendera. Autonomous Architectures for Outfitting and Maintenance of Lunar Surface Assets, Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium Spring Meeting 2023, Laurel, MD, May 2023.
W7. J. M., A. Quartaro, E. Komendera. Viability of Low-Fidelity Platforms for Autonomous Robotic Construction. 2022 International Conference on Robotics and Automation: Workshop on Collective Robotic Collaboration, Philadelphia, May 2022.
W6. A. Quartaro, J. M., E. Komendera, Research Technologies for Robotic Construction of Lunar Surface Assets, Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium Spring Meeting 2022, Laurel MD, May 2022.
W5. W. Chapin and E. Komendera. Habitat Scale Polar Coordinate 3D Printing System. IROS Robotic In-Situ Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing Workshop. 2020.
W4. E. Komendera, 2017. Addressing Communication Lapses During Collaborative Manipulation in Autonomous Assembly and Deployment. Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS 2017), Workshop: Robot Communication in the Wild, Cambridge, MA.
W3. E. Komendera, 2017. Autonomous In-Space Manipulation and Assembly with Task Distribution, Parallel Manipulation, and Error Correction. Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS 2017), Workshop: Bridging the Gap in Space Robotics, Cambridge, MA.
W2. S. Adhikari, S. Glassner, A. Kishen, and E. Komendera, 2016. Robotic Assembly of Solar Array Modules: Hardware Verification. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Late Breaking Result Submission, Daejeon, Korea.
W1. E. Komendera, J. Dorsey, W. Doggett, 2015. Tendon Actuated Lightweight In-Space MANipulator (TALISMAN). IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Workshop: The Next Generation of Space Robotic Servicing Technologies, Seattle, WA.
Reports
Links coming soon!
R4. S. Chapin, E. Komendera, J. Shi. Space robotic arms and rovers push the limits of lunar exploration. Aerospace America, Volume 61. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. 2023.
R3. E. Komendera, J. Shi, G. Gefke. Robotic Milestones Include First Controlled Powered Flight On Another Planet. Aerospace America, Volume 59. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. 2021.
R2. E. Komendera, J. Shi, G. Gefke. Launch of Perseverance rover caps 2020 in space robotics. Aerospace America, Volume 58, Issue 11, Page 66. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. 2020.
R1. E. Komendera, J. Shi, G. Gefke. Robots assisting astronauts, servicing ISS and assembling. Aerospace America, Volume 57, Issue 11, Page 62. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. 2019.