Jaekyu An

Sungkyunkwan University, Korea Institute of Robot and Convergence

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Jaekyu An is a robotics researcher specializing in the design and control of specialized inspection robots for hazardous and confined environments. His primary research areas include pipe-climbing robots, in-pipe navigation, and non-destructive inspection (NDI) systems. An’s most cited work, "A remotely controlled out-pipe climbing robot" (2013, 12 citations), introduces a novel concept for inspecting critical infrastructure such as nuclear power plant and petrochemical pipes. The robot features two moving modules and a connecting arm that allow it to maneuver on external pipe surfaces, enabling safer remote inspection. He further advanced navigation strategies in "Navigation-oriented design for in-pipe robot in recursively divided sampling space with rapidly exploring random tree" (2017, 8 citations), applying RRT algorithms to improve autonomous path planning within pipes. His more recent work, "Multi-body Dynamics Experimental Analysis for Non-Destructive Inspection Robot in Water Main Pipe" (2019, 2 citations), focuses on integrating magnetic leakage-based NDI for detecting structural flaws in water mains. While his citation counts reflect a specialized, emerging field, An’s contributions are significant for improving the safety and reliability of infrastructure inspection, reducing human risk in dangerous environments.