Daekyung Kim

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Daekyung Kim is a leading researcher in shipbuilding automation, with a focus on robotic systems for thermal forming and welding processes. His work addresses critical challenges in ship fabrication, where precision and efficiency are paramount. Kim’s major contribution is the development of an automated thermal forming system for curved plates, which integrates scanning devices, heating units, and a six-axis gantry robot to replace manual, labor-intensive methods. This system, detailed in his most-cited paper (2016, 18 citations), significantly improves accuracy and productivity in shipyards. He also advanced sub-assembly welding robot systems (2015, 7 citations), demonstrating how robotics can enhance weld quality while reducing human labor costs. Kim’s research directly impacts industrial practice by enabling safer, faster, and more reliable shipbuilding processes. His work is notable for bridging computational modeling with real-world robotic implementation, offering practical solutions for large-scale manufacturing. With a growing citation record, Kim is recognized as a key innovator in maritime automation, inspiring further research into intelligent manufacturing systems for heavy industries.