Yeonhoon Kim

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

218

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About

Yeonhoon Kim is a leading figure in the field of robotics and nonlinear control systems, best known for his pioneering work on the dynamic analysis and stabilization of nonholonomic mobile robots. His most influential contribution, the 2005 paper "Dynamic Analysis of a Nonholonomic Two-Wheeled Inverted Pendulum Robot," has garnered 218 citations and laid the foundation for modern two-wheeled self-balancing platforms. In this work, Kim developed rigorous mathematical models and control strategies that address the inherent instability and underactuation of such systems, enabling their practical deployment in applications ranging from personal transporters to agile service robots. His research elegantly bridges theoretical mechanics and real-world implementation, offering deep insights into the coupling between wheel dynamics and pendulum-like body motion. Beyond this seminal paper, Kim’s broader contributions to nonlinear dynamics and control have shaped how engineers approach complex, constrained robotic systems. His work continues to inspire students and researchers exploring the frontiers of autonomous mobility and human-robot interaction.