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Dr. Hunhee Cho is a leading figure in construction automation and robotics, whose work has fundamentally advanced the integration of intelligent systems into the built environment. His research primarily focuses on developing robotic systems for heavy construction tasks, optimizing construction planning through computational intelligence, and creating economic models to justify the adoption of these transformative technologies. Dr. Cho’s most impactful contribution is his pioneering work on a laser-technology-based lifting-path tracking system for robotic tower cranes, a highly cited study (105 citations) that solved a critical safety and precision challenge in automated high-rise construction. He further demonstrated the power of optimization in the field by developing a genetic algorithm-based steel erection planning model (31 citations). Beyond technical development, Dr. Cho has shaped the field’s direction through a seminal keyword network analysis (20 citations) that mapped research trends in construction automation. His work also includes foundational models for automated construction factories and robust performance assessment frameworks, including a benefit-cost analysis model for robot-based systems. Through this blend of hardware innovation, algorithmic planning, and economic validation, Dr. Cho has established himself as a key architect of the modern, automated construction site.