Young Ik Son
Papers
3
Total Citations
20
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3
About
Young Ik Son is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the design, simulation, and control of humanoid and bipedal robots. His most cited paper, “Walk Simulations of a Biped Robot” (2005, 12 citations), introduces a three-dimensional biped robot with a torso and two ingeniously designed legs, generating off-line walking patterns that achieve dynamic stability. This foundational work demonstrates his commitment to bridging simulation and real-world locomotion. Son also contributed to the physical construction of humanoids, as seen in “Construction of small humanoids with a new joint actuator module” (2004, 4 citations), where he addresses the critical role of actuator performance—particularly DC servo-motors—at key joints like ankles and knees. Additionally, his research on “A dynamic output feedback control law for elastic joint robots via feedback-passivity approach” (2004, 4 citations) advances control theory for flexible systems, ensuring stable and efficient motion. Though his citation counts are modest, Son’s work is notable for its integration of mechanical design, simulation, and control—offering practical insights for students and researchers building agile, stable humanoid robots.
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- 1Walk Simulations of a Biped Robot12 citations · 2005
- 2Construction of small humanoids with a new joint actuator module4 citations · 2004
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