Yuting Ye

Papers

Total Citations

272

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About

Yuting Ye is a leading researcher in computer graphics and robotics, best known for her foundational work on physics-based simulation and control of articulated characters. Her key research areas include real-time physics engines, character animation, and the intersection of simulation tools with robotic systems. Ye’s most notable contribution is the creation of DART (Dynamic Animation and Robotics Toolkit), an open-source physics engine that has become a cornerstone for both academic research and industry applications. The seminal 2018 paper on DART has accumulated over 270 citations, reflecting its widespread adoption for simulating complex dynamics in animation, robotics, and virtual environments. Beyond the initial framework, Ye has continued to refine DART through rigorous maintenance and security hardening, as seen in the DART 6.17.1 LTS patch release. This update exemplifies her commitment to robust, production-grade software by gracefully handling invalid inputs—such as non-finite values and degenerate SDF data—rather than crashing, ensuring reliability for users in demanding simulation pipelines. Her work bridges the gap between theoretical dynamics and practical tooling, making advanced simulation accessible to researchers and developers worldwide.