Sung-Jea Ko

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Sung-Jea Ko is a pioneering figure in robotics and intelligent surveillance systems, with a career dedicated to advancing real-time control and human-robot interaction. His key research areas include mobile robot teleoperation, video streaming technologies, and sensor fusion for autonomous tracking. Ko’s major contributions lie in bridging the gap between efficient multimedia compression and practical robotic control. His most cited work, "Remote control system using real-time MPEG-4 streaming technology for mobile robot" (2003, 26 citations), introduced a groundbreaking system that integrated MPEG-4 video and G.723 audio compression with wireless LAN-based robot control, enabling remote manipulation of pan-tilt cameras and robotic arms—a foundational step for modern telepresence and surveillance robots. Building on this, Ko advanced human-robot interaction with "Real-time human tracking using fusion sensor for home security robot" (2012, 6 citations), where he developed a robust tracking system combining vision and depth sensors to overcome illumination sensitivity—a critical improvement for reliable home security. His work has influenced the design of autonomous service robots and smart surveillance networks, demonstrating how real-time data fusion and streaming can create more adaptive, secure, and responsive robotic systems.