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Zhong Soo Lim is a pioneering researcher in the field of mobile robotics and non-destructive testing (NDT), with a career dedicated to automating the integrity evaluation of critical industrial infrastructure. His key research areas include the design and development of specialized mobile robot systems for the automatic diagnosis of boiler tubes, large-scale pipelines, and reservoirs in fossil power plants and industrial fields. Lim’s major contributions lie in creating robots that can crawl on the outer surfaces of these structures, using NDT methods to detect in-pipe defects and ensure structural safety—work that has direct applications in preventing catastrophic failures. His most cited paper, “Development of mobile robot systems for automatic diagnosis of boiler tubes in fossil power plants and large size pipelines” (2003, 20 citations), along with a closely related 2004 study (18 citations), showcases his impact in advancing automated inspection technologies. Additionally, his research on multi-object identification using ultrasonic sensors (2012, 16 citations) demonstrates a broader interest in sensor-based perception for robotics. Lim’s work bridges robotics and industrial safety, offering practical solutions for monitoring aging infrastructure.