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Myunggi Lee is a leading figure in humanoid robotics, best known for his pivotal contributions to the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC). His research centers on system architecture, control strategies, and enhancing the real-world capability of bipedal robots. As a core member of Team SNU (Seoul National University), Lee played an instrumental role in developing the technical approaches that allowed the modular humanoid robot THORMANG to navigate complex disaster-response scenarios. His most cited work, "Approach of Team SNU to the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals" (2015, 28 citations), details the system architecture and controllers that enabled the team’s successful performance in the finals. A subsequent paper (2016, 20 citations) further distills the control strategies and experimental lessons learned from this high-stakes competition. By documenting how a newly qualified team could rapidly enhance a robot’s capability through robust control design, Lee’s research has provided a valuable blueprint for advancing humanoid autonomy. His work continues to influence the development of robots designed for hazardous environments, bridging the gap between laboratory research and practical deployment.