Papers
31
Total Citations
712
H-Index
12
About
Moon-Hong Baeg is a leading figure in robotic manipulation and human-robot interaction, whose work bridges the gap between industrial precision and intelligent automation. His primary research areas include compliant robotic assembly, dexterous anthropomorphic hand design, and smart home environments for service robots. Baeg’s most influential contribution is a compliance-based peg-in-hole assembly strategy that eliminates the need for expensive force feedback sensors—a breakthrough cited 197 times for its practical, cost-effective approach to precision manufacturing. He also led the development of the KITECH-Hand, a highly dexterous, modularized robotic hand (141 citations) that advances anthropomorphic manipulation through innovative metacarpophalangeal joint kinematics. Beyond hardware, Baeg pioneered the integration of RFID and sensor networks to create smart home ecosystems for service robots, as demonstrated in the RoboMaidHome project. His work on the EveR-1 social robot further explores emotional interaction, showcasing his versatility. With over 550 total citations across his top publications, Baeg’s research has profoundly impacted both industrial automation and domestic robotics, offering scalable solutions that make advanced robotics more accessible and functional in real-world settings.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Compliance-Based Robotic Peg-in-Hole Assembly Strategy Without Force Feedback197 citations · 2017
- 2KITECH-Hand: A Highly Dexterous and Modularized Robotic Hand141 citations · 2016
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- 4Development of a low cost anthropomorphic robot hand with high capability55 citations · 2012
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- 7Dual arm peg-in-hole assembly with a programmed compliant system22 citations · 2014
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- 10An intelligent navigation method for service robots in the smart environment13 citations · 2007