Taesung Kim
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5
Total Citations
74
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About
Taesung Kim is a pioneering researcher in the field of intelligent robotic systems, with a particular focus on underwater construction and advanced sensor technologies. His work bridges the gap between robotics and human-machine interaction, developing innovative solutions for challenging environments. Kim’s most significant contribution is the "Skin-Type Proximity Sensor" (STPS), which uses changes in electromagnetic fields to provide distance information before physical contact—a breakthrough with 50 citations that enhances safety in human-robot collaboration. He also led the development of an underwater construction robot for seabed rubble leveling, integrating imaging sonars, LBL, and gyroscope sensors, a project that laid groundwork for autonomous port construction. Additionally, Kim has advanced wearable technology with a Fiber Bragg Grating-based sensor for squat exercise monitoring, and a parallel-typed robot with a sensorless observer for harbor construction. His work on elastomer characteristics for fiber optic force sensing further demonstrates his versatility in biomedical robotics. With a career spanning over a decade, Kim’s research has been cited more than 70 times, reflecting its impact on robotics, sensing, and automation. His contributions are instrumental in making robots safer, more adaptable, and more effective in real-world applications.
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- 1Skin-Type Proximity Sensor by Using the Change of Electromagnetic Field50 citations · 2020
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