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Seo-Wook Park is a pioneering figure in humanoid robotics, best known for his foundational work on the KAIST humanoid robot platforms. His research centers on the mechanical and electrical system design, system integration, and performance evaluation of full-scale bipedal walking robots. Park’s major contributions include the development of the KHR-1 and KHR-2 platforms, which established critical design principles for humanoid locomotion and control. The KHR-2, a 41-degree-of-freedom humanoid, demonstrated advanced system integration of controllers and sensory devices, laying the groundwork for subsequent generations of walking robots. His most cited work, "DEVELOPMENT OF HUMANOID ROBOT PLATFORM KHR-2," has garnered over 50 citations, reflecting its influence in the field. Earlier in his career, Park also contributed to real-time robotic control through hardware realization of inverse kinematics for manipulators. By creating robust, functional humanoid platforms, Park has provided the robotics community with essential testbeds for bipedal walking algorithms and human-robot interaction, cementing his legacy as a key architect of early 21st-century humanoid robotics.