Jung Won Kang
Papers
6
Total Citations
81
H-Index
4
About
Jung Won Kang is a robotics researcher whose work spans two pivotal domains: autonomous mobile robot navigation and assistive robotics for people with disabilities. His most influential contribution, "Path Planning for Complete and Efficient Coverage Operation of Mobile Robots" (2007), garnered 32 citations and introduced a systematic coverage path planning method with practical applications in de-mining, cleaning, and industrial painting — areas where reliability and thoroughness are critical. Alongside this, Kang made significant strides in human-centered robotics, developing omni-directional mobile robots equipped with mecanum wheels designed to support disabled workers in factory environments, a body of work that attracted 28 citations and demonstrated his commitment to inclusive technology design. What distinguishes Kang's research trajectory is its consistent grounding in real-world needs: his assistive robot systems were shaped through iterative design processes informed by user surveys, ensuring practical relevance for the target population. Beginning as early as 2005, his longitudinal focus on factory-based assistive robotics reflects both technical ambition and social responsibility. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 80 across his key publications, Kang's research offers valuable insights for students and engineers working at the intersection of autonomous systems, human-robot interaction, and accessible workplace technology.
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Top Papers
- 1Path Planning for Complete and Efficient Coverage Operation of Mobile Robots32 citations · 2007
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