Jae Won Han

Korea Institute of Industrial Technology

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Jae Won Han is a robotics researcher specializing in sensor fusion and localization for mobile robots, with a particular focus on MEMS-based inertial navigation. His most cited work, "Minimal-drift heading measurement using a MEMS gyro for mobile robots: Fused with odometry" (2012), addresses a critical challenge in autonomous navigation: maintaining accurate heading estimates over time despite the inherent drift of low-cost gyroscopes. By fusing gyroscopic data with wheel odometry, Han developed a practical solution that minimizes heading error accumulation, enabling more reliable dead-reckoning for mobile robots operating in GPS-denied environments. This contribution is particularly valuable for applications in indoor robotics, agricultural automation, and warehouse logistics, where precise trajectory tracking is essential. Though his citation count remains modest, Han's work represents foundational research in cost-effective localization—a key enabler for accessible robotics. His approach of combining minimal hardware with intelligent algorithms exemplifies a pragmatic engineering philosophy that prioritizes real-world deployability over theoretical complexity, making his findings directly applicable to student projects and commercial robot platforms alike.