Seongsoon Kim

Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering, Korea Institute of Energy Research

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Seongsoon Kim is a leading researcher in maritime robotics, specializing in autonomous systems for ship hull maintenance and biofouling control. His primary research areas encompass robotic manipulation, hydraulic systems, and autonomous cleaning technologies for niche areas of ship hulls—the complex, hard-to-reach surfaces that pose significant challenges to conventional cleaning methods. Kim’s major contribution is the development of an autonomous cleaning robot equipped with a hydraulic manipulator arm, designed specifically to address the eco-economical problem of biofouling, which reduces fuel efficiency and disrupts marine ecosystems. His most-cited work, "Development of an Autonomous Cleaning Robot with a Hydraulic Manipulator Arm for the Cleaning of Niche Areas of a Ship Hull" (2023), has garnered 22 citations, reflecting its timely relevance as international regulations tighten. This study, along with his preliminary work (2022, 3 citations), demonstrates a novel approach to navigating and cleaning niche areas that vehicle-based robots cannot access. Kim’s research directly supports compliance with International Maritime Organization mandates, offering a practical, autonomous solution to a pressing environmental and economic challenge. His work stands out for its engineering innovation in merging hydraulic manipulation with autonomous navigation, setting a new standard for maritime maintenance robotics.