Papers
12
Total Citations
77
H-Index
5
About
Donghoon Kim is a versatile robotics and wireless communications researcher whose work spans autonomous systems, space robotics, structural health monitoring, and next-generation wireless technologies. His research has made meaningful contributions across an impressively broad spectrum, from developing the pioneering JEROS jellyfish elimination robotic swarm (2012) to designing quadrotor-based wall-climbing robots for inspecting large-scale infrastructure. His work on intelligent multi-robot systems for collaborative object transportation in rough terrains demonstrates a forward-looking vision for planetary exploration, while his ground robotic platform for simulating on-orbit servicing missions addresses critical challenges in space robotics. More recently, Kim has expanded into 6G wireless communications, exploring the intersection of sensing and computer vision in next-generation networks—his 2024 paper on this topic has already garnered 20 citations. His underwater vision systems for AUV localization and his bio-inspired kinematic adaptation work for space robots further illustrate his creative, cross-disciplinary approach. With cumulative citations across diverse fields, Kim represents a rare researcher whose contributions meaningfully advance both terrestrial and extraterrestrial autonomous systems, positioning him as a compelling figure for students interested in the frontiers of robotics and intelligent communications.
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Top Papers
- 1Role of Sensing and Computer Vision in 6G Wireless Communications20 citations · 2024
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- 4Ground Robotic Platform for Simulation of On-Orbit Servicing Missions6 citations · 2022
- 5Development of jellyfish removal robot system JEROS6 citations · 2012
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- 10Electric Vehicle Charging Terminal 3D Docking Method Using Stereo Camera2 citations · 2021