Houwei Ji

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Houwei Ji is a researcher specializing in space robotics and contact-impact dynamics, with a focus on advancing the simulation and control of robotic operations in orbital environments. Their key research areas include dynamics modeling, space manipulator systems, and contact-impact simulation for extravehicular activities and in-orbit assembly. Ji’s major contribution is the development of the equivalent spring-damping contact model (ESDCM), a novel approach that significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of simulating contact dynamics during robotic interactions in space, such as maintenance and assembly tasks on space stations. This work, published in their most-cited paper “Contact-impact dynamics simulation for space manipulator using equivalent spring-damping model” (2014), has garnered 4 citations, reflecting its foundational role in the field. Ji’s research is notable for addressing a critical challenge in space robotics—enabling safer and more reliable autonomous operations in microgravity. Their achievements contribute to the broader goal of enhancing robotic assistance for astronauts and advancing autonomous space station maintenance, making their work a valuable resource for students and researchers in aerospace engineering and robotics.