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Bryce Dudley is a researcher whose work bridges planetary exploration and robotics, with a focus on teleoperation and analogue mission simulations. His key research areas include Mars sample return mission planning, mobile robot navigation under time delay, and human-robot interaction in extreme environments. Dudley’s major contributions are exemplified by his lead role in the "CanMars Mars Sample Return analogue mission" (2018), a highly cited study (33 citations) that simulated the complexities of collecting and caching samples on Mars, providing critical insights for future NASA and ESA missions. Additionally, his paper "Negotiating Corners With Teleoperated Mobile Robots With Time Delay" (2018, 8 citations) presents a novel cornering law for mobile robots controlled from Earth, addressing the challenge of communication latency—a fundamental issue for planetary rovers. This work demonstrates practical applications for teleoperating robots in analogous scenarios, such as remote exploration. Dudley’s research is notable for its direct relevance to upcoming sample return campaigns, and his findings have informed the design of more autonomous and resilient robotic systems. His achievements highlight a blend of field-testing and theoretical modeling, making him a key contributor to the next generation of space exploration technologies.