C.J. Lee

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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C. J. Lee is a pioneering researcher in the field of real-time control systems for robotic and mechatronic applications, with a particular focus on leveraging widely available, low-cost computing platforms. His major contribution is the development of the WinReC (Windows Real-time Control) software suite, which demonstrated that standard Intel-based PCs running the Windows NT operating system could be used for direct, high-performance control tasks—a breakthrough that challenged the need for expensive, specialized hardware. His most-cited work, "PC-based control of robotic and mechatronic systems under MS-Windows NT workstation" (2001, 21 citations), and its companion paper "WinReC v.1: real-time control software for Windows NT and its applications" (2000, 14 citations), detail a method that preserves all the advantages of Windows NT without requiring additional real-time kernels. This approach significantly lowered the barrier to entry for advanced control in education and small-scale industrial robotics. Lee’s work is notable for its practical impact, providing an accessible, cost-effective solution that influenced subsequent research in PC-based automation and embedded control systems.