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Thomas Thueer is a robotics researcher whose work has made significant contributions to the design, evaluation, and optimization of wheeled all-terrain and rough-terrain robotic systems. His research is centrally focused on rover mobility, chassis performance, and the development of computational tools that enable engineers to systematically compare and refine robotic platforms for demanding environments. His most cited work, "Mobility evaluation of wheeled all-terrain robots" (2010), has garnered 90 citations and stands as a key reference in the field. Alongside this, his Performance Optimization Tool (POT)—introduced across multiple publications between 2006 and 2007—provided the robotics community with a rigorous simulation-based framework for modeling and benchmarking rover chassis designs against specific mission criteria, earning over 57 citations for its hardware-validated comparative study. Thueer also advanced rover control strategies, exploring optimal torque distribution methods to maximize terrainability in six-wheeled passive rovers. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 180 across his principal works, his research has proven invaluable to planetary exploration, field robotics, and autonomous vehicle development communities seeking principled approaches to mechanical design and locomotion control.