Kyung‐Sook Lee

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Kyung-Sook Lee’s research bridges the fields of robotics, healthcare, and human-robot interaction, with a focus on improving quality of life through technology. Her work explores two distinct yet impactful areas: the development of autonomous cleaning robots for agricultural settings and the therapeutic use of robots for vulnerable populations. In her 2024 study on a lateral control method for an RDDF-based cleaning robot, Lee addresses the practical challenges of automating sanitation in agricultural product processing centers (APCs), where efficiency is critical for transforming raw produce into market-ready goods. More notably, her 2010 investigation into a robot-assisted activity program for children with cancer demonstrates her commitment to compassionate innovation. This study, cited 2 times, revealed that interactive robots can significantly enhance social engagement and emotional well-being in hospitalized pediatric patients, offering a non-pharmacological tool to support mental health during treatment. While her citation counts are modest, Lee’s contributions are pioneering in their application of robotics to both industrial hygiene and pediatric care, highlighting the versatility of human-centered engineering. Her work serves as a reminder that technology’s greatest impact often lies in its ability to serve the most vulnerable.