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Wenhui Wan is a leading researcher in simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), visual odometry, and planetary exploration robotics. Their most impactful contribution is the development of a novel RGB-D SLAM method that integrates moving object detection for dynamic indoor scenes, a breakthrough that addresses the critical limitation of traditional SLAM systems which fail in environments with moving objects—this work has garnered 131 citations. Wan further advanced indoor 3D reconstruction by fusing real-time RGB-D SLAM with terrestrial LiDAR point clouds, achieving superior camera pose estimation accuracy. In a remarkable interdisciplinary leap, Wan applied their SLAM expertise to lunar exploration, leading the digital twin analysis of the Yutu-2 rover’s investigation of a fin-shaped rock on the lunar farside, a study that has already attracted 20 citations. Wan also pioneered enhanced monocular visual odometry integrated with laser distance meters for astronaut navigation, demonstrating a commitment to practical space applications. With additional work on comprehensive visual SLAM surveys, Wan’s research bridges terrestrial robotics and extraterrestrial exploration, making them a key figure in advancing autonomous navigation technologies.