Sung-Keun Kim

Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology

Papers

Total Citations

149

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About

Sung-Keun Kim is a pioneering researcher in construction automation and robotics, with a focus on intelligent excavation systems and earthwork operations. His most influential work, "Task planner design for an automated excavation system" (2011, 90 citations), established foundational methods for autonomous construction machinery. Kim's earlier research on "Construction Robot Path-Planning for Earthwork Operations" (2003, 48 citations) developed critical navigation algorithms for mobile construction robots, enabling collision-free path planning in complex environments. He further advanced the field with studies on platform moving models for intelligent excavators and 3D-based earthwork planning that incorporated CO₂ emission estimation (2013), demonstrating an early commitment to sustainable construction practices. Kim's work addresses core challenges in construction automation, including GPS and sensor integration, work environment modeling, and equipment path planning. His research has been instrumental in improving productivity, safety, and environmental performance in construction operations, while his exploration of technological innovation strategies for the Korean construction industry has helped shape national approaches to automation. With contributions spanning from fundamental path-planning algorithms to environmentally-conscious automated systems, Kim remains a key figure in advancing intelligent construction technologies.