Zachary Manchester

3 papers · Latest: May 13, 2026

TinySDP: Real Time Semidefinite Optimization for Certifiable and Agile Edge Robotics

TinySDP is the first real-time semidefinite programming solver for embedded systems, enabling agile, collision-free robotics with geometric guarantees.

2605.13748May 13, 2026

Planetary Exploration 3.0: A Roadmap for Software-Defined, Radically Adaptive Space Systems

Proposes Planetary Exploration 3.0, using software-defined, radically adaptive space systems to explore distant outer solar system worlds in single missions.

2604.20910Apr 22, 2026

Robotics

Sumo: Dynamic and Generalizable Whole-Body Loco-Manipulation

Sumo enables legged robots to dynamically manipulate large, heavy objects using a sim-to-real whole-body control policy steered by a sample-based planner.

2604.08508Apr 9, 2026

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