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Dr. Shuihua Wu is a pioneering researcher in robotic manufacturing and teleoperation systems, with a career spanning foundational work in robot calibration, material removal modeling, and human-robot interaction. His most influential contribution is the development of a simulation platform for optimal selection of robotic belt grinding system parameters (53 citations), which provides a critical tool for automating complex free-form surface finishing. Complementing this, his material removal model for robotic belt grinding (36 citations) addresses the challenge of low system stiffness by offering a sophisticated estimation framework, directly improving precision in industrial applications. Dr. Wu also made early, impactful advances in robot calibration, introducing a geometry-based method using laser projections (33 citations) that enhances accuracy for 6-DOF manipulators without expensive equipment. Beyond manufacturing, he explored novel teleoperation paradigms, including the Internet-based telegame system (TTRP) and the Nankai telegame platform, which use adjustable-difficulty games to test control strategies—a creative approach to studying complex dynamic systems. As a key contributor to the RH6-based multi-robot teleoperation system at Nankai University, Dr. Wu’s work bridges theoretical modeling and practical robotics, leaving a lasting mark on both industrial automation and interactive robotic control.