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Min Ki Lee is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic systems for industrial and underwater construction, with a focus on high-stiffness manipulators and automation for harsh environments. His major contributions span the development of hybrid and parallel-typed robots designed to overcome the limitations of conventional serial manipulators in machining and heavy-duty tasks. Notably, his work on a hybrid robot manipulator for propeller grinding (23 citations) established foundational kinematic and dynamic models that combine parallel and serial mechanisms to achieve both high stiffness and a large workspace. Lee further advanced machining automation with the design of a high-stiffness robot arm using double parallel mechanisms (21 citations), addressing the underexplored application of robots in grinding, cutting, and milling. His impact extends to marine construction, where he developed underwater robots for rubble leveling (12 citations) and armour stone covering for breakwater protection, including the "Stone Man" robot for handling multi-ton stones. These achievements demonstrate Lee’s enduring influence on robotics for precision manufacturing and civil engineering, making his work essential for researchers in industrial automation and underwater robotics.