The Center for Space Automation Technologies & Systems focuses on the research and development of robotic technologies, autonomous systems, and highly automated research facilities for the scientific exploration of space. At present, the center has been undertaking a series of research and development projects sponsored by the National Science and Technology Major Project, including China Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP), China Manned Space Engineering (CMSE), Nano/Micro-Satellites Applications, advanced manufacturing systems, etc.

The main expertise lies in space robotics, human-machine interactions, control systems, intelligent system diagnosis and health management, miniaturized and dexterous mechanisms, remote control technologies and platforms, space structure analysis and verifications, space systems qualification tests, robotic-assisted friction stir welding, etc.

Main Research Areas：

1. Science Experiment Platforms for Chinese Space Station

2. Mechanisms and Controller applied on Satellites

3. In-orbit Robotic Servicing Technologies and Systems

4. Autonomous Scientific Payloads for Moon and Deep Space Exploration

5. Robotic-Assisted Friction Stir Welding Systems for Large Shell and Complex Geometry Structures

6. Intelligent Vibration Suppression and Dynamics Control Technologies