Vladimir Dubinin

Central Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering

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Vladimir Dubinin is a leading researcher in space robotics and human-machine interfaces, with a focus on enabling safe and cost-effective exploration of the Moon and Mars. His key research areas include telenavigation, robotic manipulation from orbit, and the development of intuitive control systems for astronauts. Dubinin’s most notable contribution is his work on the Kontur-3 project, which demonstrated how astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) can remotely operate robots on Earth’s surface, paving the way for future orbital-to-surface teleoperation missions. This highly cited 2020 study (5 citations) addresses the critical challenge of sending humans directly to celestial bodies, which remains extremely dangerous and costly. Instead, Dubinin proposes a paradigm where humans remain in orbital spacecraft while teleoperating robots to explore planetary surfaces. His work has significant implications for upcoming crewed lunar and Mars exploration missions planned within the next decade. Dubinin’s research is foundational for developing the human-machine interfaces that will allow astronauts to safely and effectively control robots from orbit, reducing risk and cost while expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system.