Jong Oh Park

Korea Institute of Science and Technology

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Jong Oh Park is a robotics researcher whose work spans humanoid teleoperation, bio-inspired robotics, wearable exoskeletons, and intelligent automation systems. Active in the early 2000s, Park made notable contributions to the field of human-robot interaction, most prominently through the development of the KIST teleoperation system for humanoid robots — his most-cited work with 43 citations — which introduced an isomorphic master arm configuration designed to make controlling humanoid slave robots more intuitive and precise for human operators. Complementing this, his research on time delay management in teleoperation systems addressed a critical practical challenge in remote robot control through dynamic scheduling policies. Park also demonstrated a flair for bio-inspired design, co-developing the Tadpole Robot (TadRob), a wireless, low-voltage aquatic robot driven by Ionic Polymer Metal Composite actuators that mimicked undulatory fin motion — a creative fusion of materials science and biomimetic engineering. His work on wearable exoskeletal robotic arms further established his expertise in force-reflection systems. Rounding out his portfolio, Park explored industrial automation through vision-guided robotic deburring strategies. With a cumulative citation record reflecting consistent engagement across multiple robotics subfields, Park represents a versatile contributor to foundational robotics research during a pivotal era of the discipline's development.