Yoon Geon Lee
Papers
3
Total Citations
110
H-Index
3
About
Yoon Geon Lee is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the development of advanced in-pipe inspection robots, with a particular focus on mechanisms and control strategies for navigating complex pipeline environments. His most significant contribution is the design of the MRINSPECT VII (Multifunctional Robotic crawler for In-pipe inspection VII), a novel in-pipe robot that utilizes a multiaxial differential gear mechanism to adapt to pipelines with diameters ranging from 150 to 200 mm. This work, published in 2016 and garnering 87 citations, addresses a critical challenge in gas pipeline inspection by enabling robots to maneuver through confined and irregular spaces. Lee has also advanced the field by developing methods for recognizing pipeline geometry using a monocular camera and PSD sensors, and by proposing a control strategy for a 2-DOF joint module that allows robots to smoothly pass through elbows. With a total of over 110 citations across his key papers, Lee’s research is foundational for improving the autonomy and reliability of robotic systems in industrial infrastructure maintenance, making him a notable figure in the field of field robotics.
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- 2Recognition of pipeline geometry by using monocular camera and PSD sensors19 citations · 2017
- 3Control strategy of in-pipe robot passing through elbow4 citations · 2016