Wonhyoung Lee

Hanyang University, National Sun Yat-sen University

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Wonhyoung Lee is a robotics researcher whose work bridges adaptive manipulation and human-robot interaction. His most cited contribution, the "LBH gripper" (2024, 7 citations), introduces a novel linkage-belt hybrid adaptive gripper designed specifically for dish-collecting robots. This design combines the compliance of belt-driven systems with the precision of linkage mechanisms, enabling robots to handle irregularly shaped, fragile objects—a critical advance for service robotics in hospitality and domestic settings. Earlier, Lee explored affective robotics with his work on "Developing Emotion-Based Pet Robots" (2009, 4 citations), where he investigated how robotic companions can recognize and respond to human emotional cues. This foundational research contributes to the growing field of socially assistive robots. Lee’s work is notable for its practical focus: the LBH gripper directly addresses real-world challenges in automation, while his emotion-based studies anticipate today’s empathetic AI systems. With citations spanning both mechanical design and human-robot interaction, Lee demonstrates a rare ability to innovate across hardware and software domains, making his research valuable for students and engineers developing next-generation service robots.