Jeongseok Ki

Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Korean Association Of Science and Technology Studies

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Jeongseok Ki’s research focuses on human-robot interaction (HRI) and 3D environment modeling, with a particular emphasis on developing intuitive interfaces for robotic security services. His key contributions center on the concept of the "virtual URS" (Ubiquitous Robotic Space), a framework that bridges the gap between physical robots and their digital representations. In his most-cited work, "Human-Robot Interaction with Indoor Virtual Model" (2007, 3 citations), Ki proposed algorithms for modeling virtual environments that enable robots to interact seamlessly with humans. A companion paper, "3D Environment Modeling and its Application to Human Robot Interaction" (2007, 2 citations), extended this work by detailing system architectures for real-time 3D mapping and interaction. Though his citation counts are modest, Ki’s early integration of virtual modeling with physical robotics was pioneering for its time, laying groundwork for later advances in service robotics. His work demonstrates a clear vision for how robots could understand and navigate human spaces through digital twins—a concept now central to modern HRI and autonomous systems. Ki’s research remains a valuable reference for those exploring the intersection of environmental modeling and interactive robotics.