Jeehyun Yang

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Jeehyun Yang is a robotics researcher whose work centers on humanoid robot design, human-robot interaction, and the emerging intersection of robotics and performance arts. Yang has made notable contributions to the development of humanoid robot platforms, most prominently through work on Robinion Sr., a lightweight mechatronic system featuring efficient walking gait and robust software architecture — demonstrating expertise in both mechanical and electrical design for capable humanoid systems. Perhaps most distinctively, Yang has pioneered the use of robot magic shows as a testbed for human-robot interaction research, exploring how robots can navigate the unpredictable demands of live performance environments. This creative framing addresses one of the field's core challenges: enabling robots to handle unexpected circumstances with greater autonomy. Yang's most-cited paper on this topic has accumulated 18 citations since 2021, with follow-up work continuing to develop the concept through the IROS-HAC challenge initiative. With a growing body of work spanning mechatronics, autonomous behavior, and performance robotics, Yang's research offers a uniquely applied lens on humanoid systems — pushing the boundaries of what robots can do in dynamic, human-centered environments while generating meaningful insights for the broader robotics community.