Hyu‐Soung Shin

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology

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Hyu-Soung Shin is a pioneering researcher in robotic space exploration, specializing in autonomous navigation and terrain mapping for planetary construction. His work centers on developing visual SLAM-based robotic mapping methods to enable infrastructure development on the Moon and Mars, leveraging recent discoveries of water-ice and lava tubes for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). Shin’s most cited paper, “Visual SLAM-Based Robotic Mapping Method for Planetary Construction” (2021, 35 citations), provides a foundational framework for rover-based surface missions, directly supporting long-term human exploration through autonomous base construction. He also explores low-light terrain mapping for lunar permanently shadowed regions (PSRs), as demonstrated in his 2023 pilot study (3 citations), addressing the challenge of navigating areas devoid of direct sunlight where water ice is present. These contributions are critical for sustainable exploration, enabling robots to build habitats and extract resources in extreme environments. Shin’s research bridges robotics, planetary science, and civil engineering, positioning him as a key figure in advancing autonomous systems for off-world construction and ISRU-driven missions.