Kanghee Lee

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Kanghee Lee is a robotics researcher whose work spans ubiquitous robotics, human-robot interaction, and intelligent multi-agent systems. He is perhaps best known for pioneering the concept of the **ubiquitous robot (Ubibot)**, introduced in his 2007 paper that has garnered 71 citations — his most influential contribution to the field. This work established a foundational architecture for robots capable of delivering seamless, context-aware services across networked environments, a vision he further developed through subsequent research on multi-layer ubiquitous robot systems and software platforms such as AnyRobot Studio. Beyond networked robotics, Lee has made meaningful contributions to **assistive and rehabilitative technology**, particularly through his research on EMG-based virtual robotic arms controlled via the Myo armband — work aimed at restoring functional independence for hand amputees. His earlier career explored **evolutionary and genetic robotics**, including personality modeling based on the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator, reflecting a broad curiosity about machine cognition. His work on multi-agent robot soccer systems and cooperative mobile printers further demonstrates his range across autonomous systems. With research spanning two decades and citations accumulating across diverse subfields, Lee's body of work offers valuable frameworks for students interested in intelligent, networked, and human-centered robotics.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Ubiquitous Robot: A New Paradigm for Integrated Services

   71 citations · 2007
2. 2
   Study on Virtual Control of a Robotic Arm via a Myo Armband for the Self- Manipulation of a Hand Amputee

   28 citations · 2016
3. 3
   The Origin of Artificial Species: Genetic Robot

   24 citations · 2005
4. 4
   Robot Soccer System of SOTY 5 for Middle League MiroSot

   19 citations · 2002
5. 5
   Multi-Layer Architecture of Ubiquitous Robot System for Integrated Services

   13 citations · 2008
6. 6
   Evolutionary algorithm for a genetic robot’s personality based on the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator

   11 citations · 2012
7. 7
   Multi-robot cooperation-based mobile printer system

   11 citations · 2006
8. 8
   Design of a Virtual Robotic Arm based on the EMG Variation

   6 citations · 2015
9. 9
   Ubiquitous robot S/W platform and its application: AnyRobot Studio and AnyKids Service

   4 citations · 2008
10. 10
    Network-based Software Robot for Implementation of Ubiquitous Robot

    3 citations · 2006

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