Mi-Young Lee

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Mi-Young Lee is a pioneering researcher in construction robotics and sustainable building technologies, with a primary focus on automating high-risk exterior wall painting and maintenance tasks. Her most influential work, "Performance Evaluation and Life Cycle Cost Analysis Model of a Gondola-Type Exterior Wall Painting Robot" (2017), addresses critical labor shortages and safety hazards in South Korea’s booming apartment construction sector. By developing a comprehensive cost-benefit framework for robotic painting systems, Lee demonstrated how automation can reduce human exposure to dangerous working conditions while improving efficiency and lifecycle economics. Her research bridges mechanical engineering, economic modeling, and occupational safety, offering practical solutions for the construction industry’s evolving needs. Though her citation count (7) reflects a niche but growing field, her contributions are foundational for integrating robotics into high-rise building maintenance. Lee’s work has significant implications for urban development in densely populated Asian markets, where aging infrastructure and labor shortages demand innovative approaches. Her studies continue to influence both academic research and industry adoption of construction automation technologies.