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Hoeryong Jung is a robotics researcher whose work bridges the critical gap between flexible surgical systems and intelligent mobile robot autonomy. His primary research areas include flexible surgical robotics, variable stiffness mechanisms, and sensor fusion for mobile robot localization. Jung’s most impactful contribution is his work on a snake-like flexible robot that uses shape memory alloy (SMA) springs to dynamically adjust stiffness—a breakthrough that allows surgical robots to remain highly flexible during approach while becoming rigid enough for precise procedures. This work has garnered 27 citations and addresses a fundamental safety challenge in minimally invasive surgery. He has also made significant advances in ultra-wideband (UWB)-based localization, developing a component-wise error correction method for target-following mobile robots that achieves robust tracking performance. His comprehensive review on flexible surgical robots and his work on SMA spring-based shock absorbers for lightweight exoskeletons further demonstrate his versatility. With a growing citation record and publications spanning from 2018 to 2025, Jung continues to push the boundaries of both surgical and service robotics, making him a promising figure in the field of intelligent robotic systems.