Jonghui Han

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Jonghui Han is a robotics researcher whose work bridges autonomous systems and human-robot interaction, with a focus on underwater and virtual reality applications. His key research areas include autonomous vehicle control architectures, teleoperation systems, and immersive human-machine interfaces. Han's most notable contribution is his 2013 paper on an ethology-based hybrid control architecture for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), which has garnered 15 citations. This work introduced a novel two-layer system combining hierarchical planning with reactive execution, enabling AUVs to perform multiple complex tasks through waypoint interpretation and specified actions—a significant advancement in marine robotics autonomy. More recently, Han has explored intuitive teleoperation through virtual reality, as demonstrated in his 2024 study on hand-tracking for master-slave system virtualization and 3D workspace visualization. This work, already accumulating 3 citations, showcases his evolution toward more natural and accessible human-robot interfaces. Han's research demonstrates a consistent trajectory from foundational control systems to cutting-edge VR-enhanced teleoperation, positioning him as a contributor to both practical underwater robotics and the future of immersive remote operation technologies.