Alex Ellery

Full Professor (Canada Research Professor)

• B.Sc, Ulster, UK M.Sc. Sussex, UK Ph.D. Cranfield, UK
• 3134 Mackenzie, Carleton University
• 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
• Email Alex Ellery
• 613-520-2600 ext 1027

Research Interests:

• Space Robotics
• Space Mining
• 3D Printing
• Design of Serviceable Satellites
• On-orbit Satellite Servicing
• In-situ resource utilisation
• Design & Analysis of Planetary Rovers
• Design of Entry, Descent and Landing Systems for Planetary Exploration
• Robotic Drills & Instrumentation for Astrobiological Surveys
• Biomimetic Design for Space Applications

Research

Muscle-like behaviours for robotic manipulators

• Forward model augmentation to feedback control of manipulators
• Micro-penetrator development
• Micro-rover development
• Optic flow and potential field-based navigation

Application

• Space-based manipulators
• Planetary rovers
• Lunar base infrastructure development