Young-Ho Ha

National Research Foundation of Korea, Daegu TechnoPark

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Young-Ho Ha is a leading researcher in robotics, specializing in the design and control of advanced robotic systems for industrial and human-centric applications. His work spans hybrid serial-parallel robots, humanoid locomotion, and dexterous manipulation. In his highly cited 2006 paper (15 citations), Ha introduced a dynamic analysis of a hybrid serial-parallel robot that uniquely combines the high rigidity of parallel manipulators with the wide workspace of serial mechanisms, making it ideal for multi-tasking machining processes. He further advanced humanoid robotics with a 2010 study (7 citations) that developed robust walking control integrated with obstacle avoidance, enabling safe navigation in factory and home environments. Ha also made notable contributions to dexterous manipulation through the design of a flexible, three-fingered robotic hand with 12 degrees of freedom, weighing only 0.6 kg, which demonstrated intelligent control for dynamic tasks (6 citations). His research bridges fundamental mechanical design with practical control strategies, offering impactful solutions for industrial automation and service robotics.