Papers
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Total Citations
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About
Woo Hyun Kim is a robotics and human-robot interaction researcher whose work centers on emotional expression, affective computing, and socially interactive robot systems. His research addresses one of the most challenging frontiers in robotics: enabling machines to generate, represent, and communicate human-like emotions in natural, believable ways. Kim's most significant contributions include pioneering the application of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) to emotional motion representation using RGB-D cameras, work that has garnered nearly 30 citations across related publications. He has developed innovative emotion generation models drawing on concepts from thermodynamics and biology — including energy, entropy, and homeostasis — to simulate realistic emotional transitions in robots. His exploration of the PAD (Pleasure-Arousal-Dominance) emotional space and the OCC cognitive model further demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach to robot affect. Beyond theoretical modeling, Kim has made practical contributions through multimodal expression toolkits, automated gesture generation systems synchronized with speech, and lifelike facial expression systems for mascot-type robots. His 2013 work on smart device-based interactive facial robot systems reflects his commitment to accessible, real-world HRI applications. With over 75 cumulative citations, Kim's research has meaningfully advanced the field of emotionally intelligent, socially capable robotics.
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- 1LMA based emotional motion representation using RGB-D camera18 citations · 2013
- 2LMA based emotional motion representation using RGB-D camera10 citations · 2013
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- 4How to completely use the PAD space for socially interactive robots8 citations · 2011
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