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Pingping Xue is a researcher specializing in space robotics, with a focus on bio-inspired climbing mechanisms for on-orbit servicing and assembly. Her work centers on developing miniature climbing robots capable of performing critical tasks—such as repair, rescue, and truss assembly—on spacecraft, addressing the limitations of traditional robotic arms. Xue’s major contributions include the design of climbing robot feet with micro-array structures, inspired by gecko adhesion, and the application of the Discrete Element Method (DEM) to model adhesion characteristics in space environments. Her 2018 paper on space climbing robot feet with micro-array structures, cited 4 times, proposes an innovative solution for on-orbit maintenance, while her 2017 study on bionic gecko microarray adhesion, with 3 citations, advances understanding of load control flexibility. Additionally, her work on kinematics simulation of space truss assembly robots, using EDEM and ADAMS, has 2 citations and highlights her role in developing underactuated pole-climbing robots for unmanned missions. Though her citation counts are modest, Xue’s research is foundational for future autonomous space operations, demonstrating a unique integration of bionics and robotics to enhance spacecraft mobility and repair capabilities.