Papers
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Total Citations
188
H-Index
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About
Jeng Yen is a robotics and space systems engineer whose career has been defined by pioneering contributions to planetary rover operations and human-robot interfaces at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. His research spans robotic arm systems, rover mobility, simulation tools, and mission command software — work that has shaped how humanity explores Mars and beyond. Yen's most cited work, "InSight Mars Lander Robotics Instrument Deployment System" (2018, 62 citations), reflects his expertise in precision robotic deployment in extreme environments. His contributions to the Mars Exploration Rovers, including operational performance analysis (40 citations) and the development of the Rover Sequencing and Visualization Program (RSVP), demonstrate his central role in bridging human operators and complex robotic systems across multiple landmark missions — from Spirit and Opportunity to Curiosity and Perseverance. His early work on ROAMS, a real-time rover simulation platform (1999, 22 citations), laid foundational groundwork for virtual testing of planetary robots. Most recently, Yen extended his impact to coordinated helicopter-rover operations with NASA's Ingenuity helicopter. Across more than two decades, his research has helped make remote planetary exploration operationally reliable, safe, and increasingly sophisticated, earning him a distinguished place in the field of space robotics.
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- 1InSight Mars Lander Robotics Instrument Deployment System62 citations · 2018
- 2Mars Exploration Rover Mobility and Robotic Arm Operational Performance40 citations · 2006
- 3ROAMS : Rover Analysis, Modeling and Simulation22 citations · 1999
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- 9Lunar Surface Operation Testbed (LSOT)3 citations · 2012
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