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Jung‐Ha Kim is a pioneering researcher in robotics and autonomous vehicle systems, with key contributions spanning robot kinematics, tendon-driven manipulation, and autonomous driving control. His seminal 1990 work on "Kinematics of robot manipulators via line transformations" (44 citations) introduced a novel approach to robot kinematics by focusing on line transformations rather than conventional point transformations, offering a fresh perspective for analyzing spatial mechanisms and manipulators. In the realm of robotic manipulation, Kim advanced stiffness control for coupled tendon-driven robot hands (7 citations), enabling compact, dexterous designs that leverage tendon characteristics for force transmission. More recently, he has been at the forefront of autonomous vehicle path tracking, comparing look-ahead distance methods with lateral error and velocity change approaches (10 citations) to enhance safety. His practical impact is demonstrated through the development of VIROS, Kookmin University's autonomous vehicle for the 2018 International Autonomous Driving Competition, where he implemented control systems using the Robot Operating System (ROS). With a career spanning three decades, Kim’s work bridges foundational robotics theory and cutting-edge autonomous driving technology, making him a notable figure in both fields.