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Chonnam National University (CNU) has established itself as a dynamic research powerhouse at the intersection of robotics, intelligent systems, biomimetic engineering, and agricultural automation. Based in South Korea, CNU's research community has made profound contributions across multiple frontiers of robotics and AI, earning international recognition through thousands of citations and groundbreaking innovations. CNU's researchers have pioneered soft robotics and biomedical microrobotics, developing landmark technologies including ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC)-based biomimetic robots — most notably a jellyfish robot and undulatory tadpole robot — that redefined how the field approaches biologically inspired locomotion. Their work on magnetically actuated soft microrobots for targeted drug delivery and chemoembolization therapy of liver cancer represents a compelling bridge between robotics and translational medicine, demonstrating real-world clinical potential and attracting hundreds of citations globally. The university has also emerged as a leader in smart agriculture robotics, contributing highly cited reviews on UAV applications in farming and multirobot systems, alongside practical solutions such as autonomous tomato harvesting robots and optimized path-planning algorithms for smart farms. These efforts reflect CNU's commitment to solving real-world challenges through intelligent automation. Beyond these areas, CNU has made notable strides in human-robot interaction, including wearable mixed-reality systems and hands-free multimodal deep learning interfaces, as well as advanced sensor technologies featuring graphene-based transparent pressure sensors and bioartificial muscle actuators. Prospective students and collaborators will find in CNU a vibrant interdisciplinary environment where robotics, materials science, AI, and biomedical engineering converge — producing research that consistently shapes global conversations and opens exciting new pathways for innovation.