Yundong Lee

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

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Yundong Lee is a robotics researcher specializing in lighter-than-air (LTA) systems and human-robot interaction for indoor environments. His work focuses on developing safe, user-friendly aerial robots that can operate in close proximity to people, addressing key challenges in entertainment, assistive, and interactive applications. Lee’s major contributions include the design of the Lighter-Than-Air Indoor Robot (LAIDR), a novel platform that prioritizes safety and extended flight times over traditional multirotor drones. He introduced the Adaptive Propulsion Mechanism (APM), which enables minimal and reconfigurable propulsion units, allowing the same airframe to adapt to different mission requirements. His most cited work, “A UWB-Based Lighter-Than-Air Indoor Robot for User-Centered Interactive Applications” (2022, 11 citations), demonstrates a robot capable of long-distance user following in larger indoor spaces using ultra-wideband localization. This research has significant implications for entertainment, elderly care, and collaborative robotics. Lee’s work is notable for bridging the gap between aerial robotics and user-centered design, offering a compelling alternative to conventional drones in human-populated environments.