Seung Ung Yang

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Seung Ung Yang is a leading researcher in the field of robotic mechanisms for in-pipe inspection and locomotion, with a focus on autonomous navigation and mechanical design. His major contributions include the development of a novel robot mechanism capable of 3D differential driving inside pipelines, which uses a multi-axial differential gear system to navigate complex elbow pipes with a single motor and integrated brake system to prevent wheel slip. This work, his most cited with 29 citations, is complemented by his design of back-drivable joint mechanisms and 2-2D differential gear systems, enhancing robot maneuverability and rescue capabilities. Yang has also advanced autonomous pipeline navigation through methods using PSD sensors and monocular cameras to recognize pipeline geometry—straight sections, elbows, T-branches, and miters—enabling untethered operation. His research on gait transition algorithms for quadruped walking robots further showcases his versatility in locomotion systems. With a cumulative impact of nearly 90 citations across his key papers, Yang’s work is foundational for developing reliable, autonomous robots for infrastructure inspection, reducing human risk in hazardous environments.

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1. 1
   Novel robot mechanism capable of 3D differential driving inside pipelines

   29 citations · 2014
2. 2
   A gait transition algorithm based on hybrid walking gait for a quadruped walking robot

   19 citations · 2015
3. 3
   Recognition of inside pipeline geometry by using PSD sensors for autonomous navigation

   14 citations · 2014
4. 4
   Design of back-drivable joint mechanism for in-pipe robot

   12 citations · 2015
5. 5
   2-2D differential gear mechanism for robot moving inside pipelines

   10 citations · 2015
6. 6
   Recognition of inside pipeline geometry by using monocular camera and PSD sensors

   5 citations · 2014

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