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Wujie Shi is a robotics researcher specializing in wheeled and legged locomotion for challenging outdoor terrains. His work focuses on enhancing the mobility and safety of mobile robots in deformable and unstructured environments. Shi's most impactful contribution is his 2023 paper on wheel-terrain contact geometry estimation using a side-wheel camera, which has garnered 10 citations. This work addresses critical issues of sinkage and slippage that often cause mission failure in wheeled mobile robots (WMRs) operating on sand, soil, or mud. He also designed and experimentally validated an agile omnidirectional mobile robot with active suspension, enabling stable operation on rough surfaces where conventional omnidirectional vehicles fail. Additionally, Shi developed SmallRhex, a low-cost, high-speed hexapod robot inspired by the RHex platform, demonstrating strong mobility with simple mechanical design. His research on an 8R-folding metamorphic mechanism further showcases his versatility in creating reconfigurable robotic systems. With a growing citation record, Shi is establishing himself as a promising researcher in field robotics, bridging the gap between indoor precision and outdoor robustness.