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Haitao Shui’s research bridges two frontiers of robotics: humanoid locomotion and space-based manipulation. His work on turning gait planning for the Blackmann-II humanoid robot introduced novel methods for stable directional changes, while his walking gait planning for humanoid soccer robots—based on desired Zero Moment Point (ZMP) trajectories—advanced practical bipedal control using simplified cart-table models. In parallel, Shui made significant contributions to space robotics, developing optimal motion planning for free-floating space robots using null space approaches to handle complex kinematics. His most impactful work addresses the critical challenge of target capture in orbit, where he formulated zero-disturbance planning to prevent base instability during impact—a key requirement for future on-orbit servicing missions. Although his citation counts (3–4 per paper) reflect a focused, early-career impact, Shui’s integration of humanoid gait theory with space robot dynamics demonstrates rare cross-domain expertise. His research remains foundational for engineers developing robots that must walk on Earth or grapple in zero gravity.