Papers
14
Total Citations
249
H-Index
7
About
Sung-Uk Lee is a robotics and automation researcher whose work spans industrial robotics, nuclear plant maintenance, construction automation, and human-computer interaction. His most significant contribution lies in the control of heavy-duty robotic systems, particularly his pioneering 2002 work on time delay control with integral sliding surfaces applied to robotic excavators — a technically demanding challenge involving hydraulic nonlinearities and ground disturbances — which has garnered over 100 citations and remains a foundational reference in construction robotics. Lee has made substantial contributions to nuclear power plant safety, developing tele-operated underwater manipulators and mobile robotic systems for inspecting and repairing steam generator tubes, directly addressing the critical challenge of minimizing human radiation exposure. His 2010 survey on nuclear robotics applications in Korea reflects his role as a leading voice in that specialized domain. Beyond hazardous environments, Lee extended robotic automation to dangerous construction tasks such as steel beam assembly, and contributed to urban search and rescue with innovative tracked mobile platforms. His 2004 work on monocular 3D hand reconstruction further demonstrates his breadth across computer vision and human-robot interaction. Collectively, Lee's research reflects a consistent commitment to deploying intelligent robotic systems in environments too dangerous or demanding for human workers.
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- 2Application of robotics for the nuclear power plants in Korea27 citations · 2010
- 3Robotic automation system for steel beam assembly in building construction24 citations · 2009
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- 53D hand reconstruction from a monocular view20 citations · 2004
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- 7A Mobile Robotic System for the Inspection and Repair of SG Tubes in NPPs10 citations · 2016
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- 9A Remotely Operated Robotic System for Urban Search and Rescue7 citations · 2006
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