Papers
39
Total Citations
768
H-Index
11
About
Hyun-Taek Choi is a prominent robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of marine robotics, autonomous navigation, and computer vision. Based in South Korea, Choi has dedicated his career to advancing the capabilities of underwater and surface vehicles, tackling some of the most technically demanding challenges in oceanic exploration and autonomous systems. His most influential contribution, "Vision-based object detection and tracking for autonomous navigation of underwater robots" (2012), has garnered over 220 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in underwater visual perception — a notoriously difficult domain due to poor lighting, turbidity, and limited visibility. This work complements his broader research into artificial landmark-based localization, AUV SLAM, and probabilistic mapping systems, which collectively push the boundaries of reliable autonomous navigation in unstructured environments. Choi also contributed to the development of landmark platforms including ODIN-III and the deep-sea vehicle HEMIRE, bridging theoretical research with real-world engineering. His co-authorship on the IEEE RAS Marine Robotics Technical Committee's forward-looking survey on future marine robotics trends (142 citations) further reflects his leadership in shaping the field's research agenda. His expanding work on autonomous surface vehicles signals a continued commitment to next-generation maritime autonomy.
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- 2Future Trends in Marine Robotics [TC Spotlight]142 citations · 2015
- 3Development of an underwater robot, ODIN-III63 citations · 2004
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- 6AUV SLAM using forward/downward looking cameras and artificial landmarks20 citations · 2017
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- 9New concepts for smart ROV to increase efficiency and productivity13 citations · 2015
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