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Oh-Hun Kwon is a robotics researcher whose work spans telepresence, human-robot interaction, and rehabilitation technologies. His most cited paper, "Telepresence robot system for English tutoring" (2010, 82 citations), introduced a pioneering three-component system—user, server, and robot—that enabled remote English instruction through collision-avoidance and direct interface controls, showcasing early applications of telepresence in education. Kwon also contributed to physical human-robot interaction with "A mobile robot platform based on spring loaded casters" (2011), addressing safe contact in service robotics. In rehabilitation, his "7-DOF horseback riding simulator" (2014) employed a novel crank mechanism with variable radius to generate realistic vertical motion for therapeutic riding, while "Passivity mimicking control for a XENMA gait rehabilitation robot" (2014) used a rimless wheel model to simulate walking sensations for patients. Additionally, his work on "Intention Sharing of Assistant Robot for Elderly People" (2012) explored human-robot interaction for assistive care. Though his citation counts are modest, Kwon’s research demonstrates a consistent focus on practical, user-centered robotic systems for education, therapy, and elder care.