Papers
21
Total Citations
249
H-Index
10
About
Hak Yi is a robotics researcher whose work spans mobile robotics, human-robot interaction, bio-inspired design, and intelligent control systems. With a career bridging foundational robotics theory and cutting-edge industrial applications, Yi has made notable contributions across multiple domains. His early work on biologically inspired humanoid robot design and brain limbic system-based control strategies demonstrated a commitment to drawing from nature to solve complex engineering challenges. His development of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process-based path planning for mobile robots — now cited 39 times — established an influential framework for multi-objective robotic decision-making. Yi's practical engineering impact is equally significant: his team's participation in the prestigious DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals in 2015 highlighted his expertise in disaster-response robotics under real-world constraints. More recently, his research has expanded into industrial exoskeleton integration with digital twin technology and large-diameter in-pipe inspection robots, reflecting a strong focus on applied robotic systems. His educational robotics platform work further demonstrates a commitment to training the next generation of engineers. Collectively accumulating over 200 citations, Yi's portfolio represents a dynamic intersection of intelligent control, biomimetics, and practical robotic system development.
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Top Papers
- 1Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process-Based Mobile Robot Path Planning39 citations · 2020
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- 3Development of an In-Pipe Inspection Robot for Large-Diameter Water Pipes25 citations · 2024
- 4Biologically inspired design of a parallel actuated humanoid robot19 citations · 2015
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- 7Team THOR's Entry in the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals 201515 citations · 2016
- 8Adhesion tunable bio-inspired dry adhesives by twisting14 citations · 2017
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