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Hoon Lim is a robotics researcher whose work spans mobile robotics, pipeline inspection systems, surgical robotics, and advanced control algorithms. His most recognized contribution applies sliding mode control to trajectory tracking of mobile robots within RFID sensor environments, a paper that has garnered 96 citations and remains a foundational reference in autonomous navigation research. Lim has made substantial strides in pipeline inspection robotics, developing reconfigurable, multi-module robots capable of navigating small-diameter pipelines as narrow as 15mm, addressing critical public health concerns around drinking water contamination — work represented across several publications collectively accumulating nearly 105 citations. Beyond inspection robotics, Lim has pursued a compelling research thread in surgical robotics, particularly image-guided, human-robot collaborative systems for mastoidectomy procedures. Validated through cadaver and temporal bone replica studies, this work demonstrates meaningful clinical promise, combining robotic precision with surgeon oversight to improve safety and accuracy in delicate ear surgery. His investigations into unicycle robot yaw control and novel parallel mechanism design further reveal the breadth of his mechanical and control systems expertise. Across his career, Lim has consistently bridged practical engineering challenges with real-world applications in healthcare and infrastructure inspection.