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Ke Yin is a robotics researcher whose work spans planetary exploration robotics, legged locomotion systems, and bio-inspired mechanical design. His most significant contributions center on reimagining the traditional lander-rover paradigm for lunar and extraterrestrial exploration. Recognizing critical limitations in conventional immovable lander systems, Yin pioneered the development of six-legged mobile repetitive landers capable of performing multiple soft-landing missions — a breakthrough that addresses both the structural vulnerability of single-use buffer systems and the inefficiency of separate lander-rover architectures. His most cited work (2021, 16 citations) introduced a novel hexapod lander with integrated locomotion and landing capabilities, substantially advancing the field of space robotics. Beyond planetary exploration, Yin has demonstrated breadth through innovative fault-tolerant gait strategies for hexapod robots with compromised joints, multi-objective optimization frameworks for robotic dimension and control parameter design, and lightweight four-legged landing-walking hybrid systems. Perhaps most creatively, he led the design of a hexapod curling robot showcased at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, translating complex ice-friction physics into precise robotic motion. With cumulative citations approaching 45 across his published work, Yin's research consistently bridges fundamental robotics engineering with compelling real-world applications.