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Kang Shin is a pioneering figure in robotics, whose foundational work in trajectory planning has shaped the field of industrial manipulation. His research focuses on the optimal control and coordination of robotic manipulators, specifically addressing the complex, coupled nonlinear dynamics that govern their motion. Shin’s major contributions lie in developing computationally efficient methods for minimizing the time and energy required for robots to follow geometric paths under strict torque and force constraints. His seminal 1986 paper, "A dynamic programming approach to trajectory planning of robotic manipulators," which has garnered 369 citations, introduced a dynamic programming solution that remains a cornerstone of the discipline. This work, alongside his studies on near-minimum time paths and general torque constraints, has provided the theoretical backbone for modern industrial robot control. Shin also advanced the field with a hierarchical system structure for coordinated control, enabling robots to leverage improved sensing and programming languages. With over 500 total citations for his early trajectory planning papers alone, Kang Shin’s research has had a lasting impact on both academic robotics and practical automation, establishing him as a key architect of efficient, intelligent robotic motion.