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Choongin Lee is a roboticist whose work bridges the gap between dexterous manipulation, autonomous navigation, and energy-efficient locomotion. His research focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems capable of complex, real-world interaction—from tendon-driven manipulators to legged robots. Lee’s most cited work, “A hybrid dynamic model for the AMBIDEX tendon-driven manipulator” (2020, 46 citations), provides a foundational framework for modeling lightweight, cable-actuated arms, enabling safer and more compliant human-robot collaboration. He further advances manipulation by designing a proprioceptive haptic device for teaching bimanual skills (2022), aiming to intuitively transfer human dexterity to robots. In autonomous navigation, Lee’s 2024 work on learning semantic traversability from egocentric video introduces an automated annotation strategy, allowing robots to reason about terrain for reliable urban operation. Most notably, his 2025 achievement with RAIBO2—a quadruped robot that completed a full marathon on a single battery charge—demonstrates unprecedented energy efficiency and endurance in legged locomotion. With growing citation impact, Lee’s contributions are shaping the next generation of robots that are not only capable but also practical for sustained, real-world deployment.