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Hyunseok Yang is a robotics researcher whose work spans pipeline inspection systems, mobile robotics, and assistive technologies. He is perhaps best known for his pioneering contributions to in-pipe robot design, developing systems capable of autonomously adapting to varying pipe diameters, curvatures, and inclinations — challenges that are critical for practical infrastructure inspection. His 2010 paper on normal-force control for in-pipe robots, which has accumulated 92 citations, stands as his most influential work, demonstrating how robots can dynamically balance forces against pipe walls regardless of pipeline orientation. Building on this, his earlier 2009 research introduced actively adaptable mechanisms accommodating pipes ranging from 400 to 700 mm in diameter, earning 37 citations. Beyond pipeline robotics, Yang has made meaningful contributions to assistive technology, proposing kinematic frameworks for sit-to-stand support systems aimed at elderly and disabled users, and to transformable mobile robots designed for enhanced obstacle-handling mobility. His more recent research reflects a broader scope, incorporating machine learning techniques such as multilayer perceptron-based slip detection and uncertainty-aware motion planning for robotic manipulators. Across his career, Yang has consistently bridged mechanical design with intelligent control, producing work that advances both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of autonomous robotic systems.