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Sungman Park is a leading researcher in teleoperation and human-robot interaction, with a focus on creating intuitive, immersive control systems for robots operating in extreme or inaccessible environments. His work centers on developing whole-body teleoperation platforms, such as the AVATAR system, which integrate motion capture, haptic feedback, and dexterous robotic hands to enable natural, real-time remote manipulation. Park’s major contributions include designing a tele-operation interface combining a motion capture suit with a haptic glove, allowing operators to control robots through intuitive body movements rather than cumbersome keyboards or joysticks. His most-cited paper (2018, 30 citations) demonstrates an interactive control interface for the AVATAR system, while his 2023 work on a whole-body integrated system (14 citations) advances telepresence by adding multimodal feedback—tactile and kinesthetic cues—for more immersive remote operation. Park’s research addresses critical challenges in wireless communication and non-intuitive control, with applications in disaster response, space exploration, and hazardous material handling. His 2022 evaluation of a tactile and kinesthetic finger feedback system (13 citations) further refines user experience, underscoring his commitment to bridging the gap between human intent and robotic action.