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Young Hun Lee is a robotics researcher whose work spans two interconnected domains: anthropomorphic robotic hands and quadrupedal locomotion systems. His foundational contributions to dexterous manipulation include designing 3D-printable anthropomorphic robot hands with intermetacarpal joints and optimizing their kinematic configurations based on finger interactivity, work that has garnered over 40 combined citations and advanced the field of biomimetic gripping mechanisms. Lee's parallel focus on legged robotics has proven equally impactful. His research on quadrupedal stair climbing introduced a novel framework minimizing angular momentum changes for robust ascent, while complementary studies explored spinal joint dynamics, passive compliant spines, and trotting over obstacles using Non-Uniform Basis Spline trajectory planning. His development of the AiDIN-IV platform and a capacitive-type joint torque sensor addressed persistent challenges in energy efficiency and force controllability, enabling more biologically faithful locomotion. A 2021 paper extending whole-body control with angular momentum regulation further refined these capabilities. Collectively, Lee's body of work — spanning hardware design, sensing, motion planning, and control — reflects a systematic effort to bridge biological principles with practical robotic implementation, making him a notable contributor to modern legged and manipulation robotics research.