Selected Publications

  1. D. Chavez-Clemente et al., “Development of the Robotic Transfer Assembly System for Mars Sample Return”, AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, June 2, 2025. https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.A36200

  2. M. Dolci, J. Bowkett, D. Chavez-Clemente, et al., “Robotics Capabilities Development for Mars Sample Return Transfer Activities”, IEEE Aerospace Conference. Big Sky, Montana, 2025.

  3. D. Chavez-Clemente, A. Bawden, et al., “Minimal Contact Vortex Nozzles for Handling of Products with Zero Keep-Out Zone”, Intel Assembly and Test Technology Journal, 2015. *Best Paper Award.

  4. V. SunSpiral, D. Wheeler, D. Chavez-Clemente, D. Mittman, “Development and Field Testing of the FootFall Planning System for the ATHLETE Robots”, The Journal of Field Robotics, special issue on Space Robotics, 2012.

  5. D. Chavez-Clemente, “Gait Optimization for Multi-Legged Walking Robots, with Application to a Lunar Hexapod”, Stanford University Doctoral Dissertation. Stanford, CA, 2011.

  6. D. Wheeler, D. Chavez-Clemente, V. SunSpiral, “FootSpring: A Compliance Model for the ATHLETE Family of Robots”, 10th International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation in Space, 2010.

  7. T. Smith, D. Chavez-Clemente, “A Practical Comparison of Motion Planning Techniques for Robotic Legs in Environments with Obstacles”, 3rd IEEE Conference on Space Mission Challenges for Information Tech, 2009.

  8. V. SunSpiral, D. Chavez-Clemente, et al., “FootFall: A Ground Based Operations Tool Set Enabling Walking for the ATHLETE Rover”, AIAA SPACE 2008 Conference & Expo, San Diego, CA, 2008.

  9. D. Chavez-Clemente, E. Atkins; “Optimization of a Tetrahedral Satellite Formation”, AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, vol.42 no.4, 2005.

Patents

  1. D. Chavez-Clemente, J. Heppner, N. Duranovic, “Stretching Retention Plate for Electronic Assemblies’’, Patent 20170287771.

  2. K. Yazzie, P. Malatkar, X. Lu, D. Chavez-Clemente, “Assembly Probe Utilizing a Fluid to Assemble Components and Systems and Methods of Use Thereof’’, Patent 20170181339.

  3. D. Chavez-Clemente, A. Bawden, B. Ziadeh, “Minimal Contact End-Effectors for Handling Microelectronic Devices’’, Patent 20180005863.

  4. D. Chavez-Clemente, X. Lu, J. Yao, “Batch Component Placement Template’’, Patent 20170290211.