Papers
9
Total Citations
1,229
H-Index
6
About
Jun Ho Choi is a robotics and control engineer whose work has significantly advanced the field of bipedal locomotion and human-safe robotic systems. He is best known for his foundational contributions to dynamic bipedal robot locomotion, most notably as a contributor to the landmark 2010 book *Feedback Control of Dynamic Bipedal Robot Locomotion*, which has accumulated over 1,000 citations and remains a definitive reference in the field — the first comprehensive treatment of bipedal locomotion from a hybrid dynamical systems perspective rather than a quasi-static one. Choi's research spans the full complexity of bipedal walking, including underactuated systems, impulsive foot action, and anthropomorphic gait patterns. His 2005 papers on planar bipedal walking with foot rotation and underactuated control models extended critical prior frameworks, demonstrating rigorous feedback control strategies across multiple walking phases. His doctoral dissertation further unified these contributions into a cohesive model-based control theory for anthropomorphic walking. Beyond locomotion, Choi has explored human-robot interaction safety through innovative variable stiffness joint designs using permanent magnets, balancing performance with physical safety for collaborative robots. His body of work reflects a consistent commitment to bridging theoretical control engineering with practical, human-centered robotics applications.
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Top Papers
- 1Feedback Control of Dynamic Bipedal Robot Locomotion1,093 citations · 2010
- 2Planar bipedal walking with foot rotation58 citations · 2005
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- 4Optimal Design of a Variable Stiffness Joint Using Permanent Magnets14 citations · 2007
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- 6Planar bipedal robot with impulsive foot action7 citations · 2004
- 7Model-based control and analysis of anthropomorphic walking.5 citations · 2005
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- 9Planar Bipedal Walking with Anthropomorphic Foot Action2 citations · 2005