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Yuetian Shi is an emerging robotics researcher specializing in bio-inspired robotic systems for space exploration and on-orbit assembly applications. Drawing heavily from biomimetic principles, Shi's work centers on designing legged and crawling robots capable of operating in the extreme conditions of space, with particular emphasis on autonomous in-orbit construction of large-scale structures such as space trusses and solar power stations. Shi's most influential contribution — a study on bio-inspired attachment mechanisms mimicking the Dynastes Hercules beetle for vertical-climbing orbital robots — has garnered 62 citations since 2023, reflecting rapid recognition within the field. Complementing this, their scalable self-attaching robotic cluster system incorporating triboelectric sensors has accumulated 38 citations, demonstrating innovative integration of sensing technology with swarm robotics for spacecraft applications. Earlier foundational work on space truss-crawling robots featuring gecko-inspired adhesive microstructures and snake-like robots for lunar crater exploration further establishes Shi's breadth across biomimetic locomotion strategies. Collectively, Shi's research addresses a critical frontier challenge: enabling autonomous, unmanned assembly of orbital infrastructure. With over 150 cumulative citations across a focused body of work, Yuetian Shi represents a promising voice in next-generation space robotics research.