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Hae Kwan Jeong is a pioneering researcher in mobile robotics, specializing in rescue robot design and autonomous navigation for complex, unstructured environments. His work centers on the development of the Variable Single-Tracked Robot (VSTR), a platform engineered for disaster response, with a particular focus on overcoming indoor obstacles like stairs. Jeong’s major contributions include the design of the VSTR’s unique variable single-tracked mechanism, which inherently enhances mobility, and the creation of novel obstacle negotiation algorithms. His most cited paper, "Obstacle negotiation for the rescue robot with variable single-tracked mechanism" (2007, 19 citations), provides a foundational introduction to this robot’s capabilities. He further advanced the field with the "Driving Mode Decision in the Obstacle Negotiation of a Variable Single-Tracked Robot" (2008, 10 citations), proposing a new algorithm for traversing diverse terrains. Jeong also developed the ELA+ goal-oriented navigation system and the Virtual Tangential Vector (VTV) algorithm for real-time obstacle avoidance using laser measurement systems. His cumulative work, including the "Development of autonomous robot system for indoor messy environments" (2009), demonstrates a sustained impact on autonomous systems for disaster scenarios, with his papers collectively cited over 40 times, establishing him as a key figure in rescue robotics.