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Dongik Sun is a researcher focused on advancing robotic teleoperation and control systems for heavy machinery, particularly hydraulic excavators, as well as human-assistive exoskeletons. His key contributions lie in developing sensor-based and intuitive control methods to enhance safety and precision in hazardous environments like construction and disaster sites. Sun’s work on straight-line end-point control of retrofitted excavators (13 citations) and collision avoidance using pose sensors (10 citations) addresses critical challenges in unmanned remote operation, reducing accident risks. He also explores time delay control for lever-based joint-space positioning (6 citations) and innovative wrist-based remote control for operational-space end-point manipulation (2 citations). Beyond excavators, Sun has contributed to exoskeleton robotics with intuitive gait pattern generation (8 citations). His research integrates practical hardware solutions, such as the Phantom system, to improve teleoperation efficiency and operator intuition. With a cumulative impact of nearly 40 citations, Sun’s work is instrumental in making remote control of heavy equipment safer and more accessible, while also advancing wearable robotic technologies for human mobility assistance.