Ho Joong Klm
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About
Ho Joong Kim is a pioneering researcher in construction robotics, with a primary focus on autonomous systems for concrete finishing and floor trowelling. His most notable contribution is the development of an omni-directional self-propulsive trowelling robot, introduced in his 2002 paper, which eliminates the need for conventional wheel mechanisms. By leveraging the unbalanced friction forces generated between two rotating trowels and the concrete surface, Kim’s design enables the robot to both flatten floors and propel itself in any direction simultaneously—a breakthrough in construction automation. This work, cited 6 times, laid foundational principles for self-propulsive robotic systems in civil engineering. Kim’s research addresses critical challenges in construction efficiency and labor reduction, demonstrating how robotic mechanisms can be integrated into traditional building processes. His innovative approach to harnessing operational forces for locomotion continues to inspire further studies in autonomous construction equipment and has established him as a key figure in the niche field of robotic concrete finishing.
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- 1Omni-directional self-propulsive trowelling robot6 citations · 2002