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Dr. Weihui Liu is a leading figure in the field of robotic kinematics and space robotics, with a research focus on developing intelligent, human-like motion for complex robotic systems. His most impactful contribution is the development of an analytical inverse kinematics solver for 7-DOF redundant manipulators, a foundational paper with 72 citations that enables robots to mimic human arm configurations while satisfying performance constraints. Dr. Liu’s innovative "Tree-Evolution" approach for kinematic synthesis further advances the design of serial robots under strict performance criteria. His recent work tackles the formidable challenges of space exploration, including locomotion planning for quadruped robots on lunar rough terrain and omnidirectional continuous movement methods for dual-arm robots in zero-gravity space stations. By addressing the nonlinear kinematics of space parallel robots and cooperative motion control of humanoid arms, Dr. Liu is pioneering safer, more dexterous robotic assistants for astronauts. His research, consistently published in high-impact venues, is instrumental in bridging the gap between theoretical kinematics and practical, mission-critical applications in extreme environments.