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William Carey is a pioneering researcher in space robotics, specializing in teleoperation and human-robot interaction for planetary exploration. His work focuses on enabling astronauts in orbit to remotely control surface robots for geological research and in situ resource utilization. Carey's major contributions include developing force-feedback telemanipulation systems that allow operators to "feel" the terrain of distant celestial bodies, dramatically improving task performance in unstructured, low-visibility environments. His most cited paper (45 citations) demonstrates how haptic feedback from orbit can enhance robotic geology sampling. Carey also played a central role in ESA's landmark ANALOG-1 experiment, the culmination of 12 METERON experiments over a decade, which validated end-to-end telerobotic operations for future Moon missions. His 2014 work laid foundational protocols for crew-controlled surface robots, bridging the gap between automation and human oversight. With a career spanning key ESA-NASA collaborations, Carey's research directly supports upcoming lunar and Martian exploration roadmaps, where astronauts will command rovers from Gateway or Orion. His contributions are critical to making remote planetary geology both scientifically productive and operationally feasible.