Miyuki Ueno

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Miyuki Ueno’s research career is anchored in the pioneering development of mobile robotic systems for space applications, with a particular focus on locomotion, control, and teleoperation in orbital environments. Her most recognized contribution is the design and analysis of a walking robot capable of traversing the trusswork of a space station—a five-degree-of-freedom system with two lightweight, flexible links configured in an inverted-V shape. This work, published in 2002 and cited 17 times, addresses fundamental challenges in planning and control for robots that must step from node to node in microgravity. Earlier, Ueno made foundational contributions through the development of TORCS (Teleoperated Robot Control System) for the Self Mobile Space Manipulator (SM) robot at the Vision and Autonomous Systems Center. This semi-autonomous, free-walking system represents a landmark achievement in space robotics, integrating teleoperation with autonomous decision-making. Though her citation counts are modest, Ueno’s research is notable for its direct relevance to in-space assembly and maintenance, laying critical groundwork for future autonomous orbital construction. Her work exemplifies the engineering rigor required to bring walking robots from concept to practical deployment beyond Earth.