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Ya-Shian Li-Baboud is a researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, human-robot interaction, and precision measurement science. Her research focuses on two primary domains: mobile manipulator performance evaluation and wearable robotic systems, particularly industrial exoskeletons. Li-Baboud has made meaningful contributions to the development of standardized test and measurement methodologies that help industry assess the capabilities and safety of emerging robotic technologies. Her work on mobile manipulators has addressed a critical gap in manufacturing robotics, developing novel performance metrics and coordinate registration methods that enable flexible, adaptive automation in assembly environments. Equally significant is her research on exoskeleton fit and human kinematics, where she has pioneered quantifiable measurement approaches to evaluate how wearable robots align with and affect the human body — a foundational step toward ensuring worker safety. Her 2025 investigation into markerless pose estimation reflects her commitment to advancing non-invasive, practical evaluation tools for industrial settings. With citations spanning robotics, manufacturing, and biomechanics communities, Li-Baboud's contributions are shaping the standards and benchmarks that will define the next generation of human-robot collaborative systems.