Selected Publications

  1. D. Chavez-Clemente et al., “Development of the Robotic Transfer Assembly System for Mars Sample Return”, To appear in AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. Final draft accepted for publication, in production.

  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.