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Jeong-Ho Kang is a pioneering roboticist whose work focuses on life-saving applications of robotics in disaster response and assistive technology. His research centers on developing intelligent robotic systems for fire emergencies, rescue operations, and mobility assistance for the visually impaired. Kang’s most influential contribution is the portable fire evacuation guide robot system (2009, 52 citations), a throwable device that gathers environmental data and guides evacuees through hazardous fire sites—a novel concept that bridges robotics and disaster prevention. He further advanced rescue robotics with user-friendly remote controllers (2010, 19 citations) that enhance operator control in dangerous environments. Kang also developed walking assistance robots for the blind, including a tactile display and 3D ultrasonic sensing system (2006, 4 citations) and an obstacle-detecting prototype (2007, 5 citations), demonstrating his commitment to inclusive technology. His work has been recognized for its practical impact, with the fire evacuation robot cited as a foundational design in emergency robotics. Kang’s career exemplifies how robotics can directly enhance human safety and accessibility, making him a notable figure in applied robotic systems.