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Heesik Jang is a leading researcher in the field of robotic systems for infrastructure inspection, with a primary focus on the development of autonomous in-pipe inspection robots. His work addresses the critical challenge of monitoring deteriorating pipelines—the essential arteries for transporting resources like gas and water—to prevent defects and accidents. Jang’s major contributions include the design and control of modularized robotic platforms, most notably the MRINSPECT VII+ system, which is engineered for autonomous navigation within 200 mm-diameter urban gas pipelines. His research has significantly advanced the mobility and autonomy of these robots, particularly through innovative control strategies for navigating complex geometries like pipe elbows using 2-DOF joint modules. With his most-cited paper, “A Review: Technological Trends and Development Direction of Pipeline Robot Systems,” garnering 68 citations, and his work on contact sensor modules for autonomous navigation (46 citations), Jang’s impact is evident in both foundational reviews and practical implementations. His achievements provide a crucial stepping stone toward safer, more efficient, and automated pipeline maintenance solutions.