Janki Dodiya

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)

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Janki Dodiya is a researcher specializing in virtual reality, human-robot interaction, and collaborative technologies for space applications. Working within the German Aerospace Center (DLR) ecosystem, Dodiya has made significant contributions to the development of immersive simulation environments designed to support complex space operations, most notably on-orbit servicing (OOS) missions. Dodiya's most impactful work, "VR-OOS: The DLR's Virtual Reality Simulator for Telerobotic On-Orbit Servicing with Haptic Feedback" (2015), has garnered 39 citations and addresses the critical challenge of space debris mitigation by enabling realistic training and simulation of delicate satellite maintenance and de-orbiting tasks through haptic-enabled virtual environments. This research exemplifies the intersection of cutting-edge VR technology and practical space engineering challenges. Beyond individual simulation tools, Dodiya has contributed meaningfully to collaborative telepresence frameworks, including work under the European CROSS DRIVE project, which envisions virtually "beaming" scientists and mission controllers to planetary surfaces like Mars. With a body of work totaling over 70 citations, Dodiya's research consistently bridges the gap between advanced virtual reality interfaces and the operational demands of modern space exploration, making complex mission environments more accessible and collaborative for international scientific teams.