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Se-Bong Oh is a robotics researcher whose work centers on autonomous mobile robot navigation and dexterous robotic manipulation systems. Active primarily in the late 2000s, Oh made meaningful contributions to two interconnected areas of robotics: intelligent sensor-based navigation and multi-fingered robotic hand design. His most recognized work focuses on autonomous obstacle avoidance for mobile robots, developing novel techniques that leverage ultrasonic sensor arrays firing at 100ms intervals to enable robots to navigate safely through extremely confined spaces. This line of research, which garnered 13 citations, demonstrated practical real-world applicability in challenging environments where precision guidance is critical. Equally notable is Oh's pioneering work on a lightweight, three-fingered robotic hand system boasting 16 degrees of freedom — an impressive mechanical achievement at just 0.7 kg. His intelligent controller design and accompanying manipulation database represent a significant contribution to dexterous robotic grasping, earning 11 citations and building the foundation for his subsequent work on robust control strategies for multi-fingered systems. Across six published studies accumulating over 36 citations collectively, Oh's research reflects a sustained commitment to bridging intelligent control theory with practical robotic hardware, making his work valuable reading for students exploring autonomous systems and robotic manipulation.