physical Human-Robot Interaction (pHRI)
physical Human-Robot Interaction (pHRI)
Towards Human centric Machinary, Robot, Mobility (인간 중심의 "기계, 로봇, 모빌리티")
Contact ) egkim@kitech.re.kr (Eugene Kim, Ph. D) 한국생산기술연구원 서남기술실용화본부 김유진
PI. Eugene Kim (김유진)
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)
Seonam Division
Department of Purpose Built Vehicle Group
(e-mail : egkim@kitech.re.kr)
Welcome to the "pHRI" homepage.
Our laboratory focuses on developing intelligent systems for autonomous driving, teleoperation, and autonomous manufacturing. Currently, we are conducting research on learning-based adaptive models (LAM), remote driving safety control, AI-based manufacturing optimization, and large-scale autonomous driving datasets and software verification. These research topics require students and researchers from various domains, including mechanical engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, control systems, and computer vision.
Regardless of your background, if you are interested in next-generation mobility or intelligent manufacturing systems, feel free to contact us. Full project-based research opportunities are available.
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우리 연구실은 자율주행, 원격제어, 자율제조 분야에서 AI 기반 지능형 시스템 개발을 주요 연구로 수행하고 있습니다. 현재는 학습 기반 차량 적응 모델(LAM), 자율주행·원격제어 안전 제어 기술, AI 기반 제조 지능화, 대규모 자율주행 데이터셋 구축 및 소프트웨어 검증 체계 등을 중심으로 연구하고 있습니다. 이러한 연구는 기계, 제어, 로봇, 컴퓨터비전, AI 등 다양한 전공의 연구자를 필요로 합니다.
전공과 관계없이 미래 모빌리티 및 자율제조 기술 연구에 관심이 있다면 누구나 참여하실 수 있습니다.
Academic Career
2025.01 ~ Present Senior Researcher, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)
2021.05 ~ 2024.12 Researcher, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)
2016.04 ~ 2021.03 M.S., Ph.D. degree, Mechanical Systems Engineering, Nagoya University, Japan
2012.04 ~ 2016.03 B.Sc. degree, Mechanical Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology (NIT), Japan
Academic Paper
H Kang†, E Kim*, M Hwang, S Yoon, H Cha, “Performance Validation of PT-DCD Using a Path Tracking Algorithm: A Predictor for Teleoperation under Dynamic Communication Delays”, 2025 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and its Social Implications (Accepted, 2025).
J Byeon†, E Kim*, M Hwang, S Yoon, H Cha, “Localization of Autonomous Robot using 3D Grid Puzzle Map for Optimizing Computation Resources”, 2025 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and its Social Implications (Accepted, 2025).
E Kim†*, H Cha, M Hwang, Y Kim, “Reinforcement Learning-Based Optimization of Robotic Motion for High-Frequency Brazing Task of Copper Tube Joining”, 2025 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and its Social Implications (Accepted, 2025).
H Kang†, E Kim†*, M Hwang, J Byeon, J An, H Cha, “IPT-DCD: Interpolation Predictor for Teleoperation Under Dynamic Communication Delay Using Deep Learning Approach”, Sensors 25(13), 4118 (2025).
T Lim†, M Hwang†, J Byeon, J An, S Park, H Cha, S Yoon, E Kim*, “Communication Delay Thresholds for Effective Teleoperation in a Mobility System”, International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 1–17 (2025).
J An, C Jeong, H Cha, M Hwang, S Yoon, E Kim*, “Metaverse-aided Teleoperation Scene Prediction Optimization using Depth Camera Transformation based on Relative, Velocities”, ICCAS, 2024.
7. J Byeon, H Cha, M Hwang, S Yoon, E Kim*, “Offload Scale Optimization Aided SLAM Using Reinforcement Learning for Digital Twin”, ICCAS, 2024.
8. H Kang, H Cha, M Hwang, S Yoon, E Kim* , “Digital Twin Simulation of Teleoperation: Communication Delay Compensation Using LSTM Network”, ICCAS, 2024.
9. E Kim†*, H Cha, T Talluri, C Jeong, H Kim, S Yoon, M Hwang, “Delay Compensation and Outlier Removal in Command Signal for Teleoperated Vehicle Using Asynchronous Filter”, IEEE Access 12, 50537–50547 (2024).
10. E Kim†*, M Hwang†, T Lim, C Jeong, S Yoon, H Cha, “Communication Delay Outlier Detection and Compensation for Teleoperation Using Stochastic State Estimation”, Sensors 24(4), 1241 (2024).
11. T Lim, E Kim*, Y Hwang, H Cha, “Authority Transfer According to Driver Intervention Intention Considering Coexistence of Communication Delay”, IEEE KIISE Conference (2023).
12. T Talluri, E Kim, HR Cha*, “Safe Teleoperation of the Vehicle Through Combined Speed and Separation Monitoring with Potential Field Approach”, ICCAS, 2023.
13. E Kim, T Lim, M Hwang, H Cha*, “State Estimation Predictor with Stochastic Time-Delay-Based Framework for Teleoperated Vehicle”, IEEE ICKII Conference (2023).
14. C Jeong, E Kim, MH Hwang, HR Cha*, “Enhancing Drivers’ Perception of Traffic Lights through Haptic Alerts on the Brake Pedal”, IEEE ICKII Conference (2023).
15. A Angani, HW Kim, MH Hwang, E Kim, KM Kim, HR Cha*, “A Comparison Between Zig-Zag Plated Hybrid Parallel Pipe and Liquid Cooling Battery Thermal Management Systems for Lithium-Ion Battery Module”, Applied Thermal Engineering 219, 119599 (2023).
16. MH Hwang, GS Lee, E Kim, HW Kim, S Yoon, T Talluri, HR Cha*, “Regenerative Braking Control Strategy Based on AI Algorithm to Improve Driving Comfort of Autonomous Vehicles”, Applied Sciences 13(2), 946 (2023).
17. C Jeong, E Kim, MH Hwang, HS Ahn, HR Cha*, “Instant Orientation Correction Strategy: Holonomic System-Based Decentralized Control for Nonholonomic Agents”, IEEE Access 10, 123746–123756 (2022).
18. E Kim, Y Yamada, S Okamoto*, “Detection Error Contaminated by Outliers to Classify Density Profiles Dependent on the Relative Speed Between a MIMO Sensor and a Human Hand”, IEEE Access 10, 90576–90585 (2022).
19. E Kim*, Y Yamada, O Shogo, “Robust Asymmetric Safety Kalman Filter for MIMO Radar Resisting Temporary Outliers”, IEEE Sensors Journal 22(19), 18532–18541 (2022).
20. E Kim, Y Yamada*, S Okamoto*, “Improvement of Safety Integrity Level by Multiplexing Radio Wave Sensors”, IEEE/SICE SII, 942–947 (2017).
Under Education
E Kim, Y Yamada*, S Okamoto, “Considerations of Potential Runaway Motion and Physical Interaction for Speed and Separation Monitoring”, Robotics & Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 67, 102034 (2021).
E Kim, R Kirschner, Y Yamada*, S Okamoto, “Estimating Probability of Human Hand Intrusion for Speed and Separation Monitoring Using Interference Theory”, Robotics & Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 61, 101819 (2020).
E Kim, Y Yamada*, S Okamoto, M Sennin, H Kito, “Human–Robot Collaborative Safety Analysis in Speed and Separation Monitoring”, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 2019.
4. Kim,“A Study on Robust Speed and Separation Monitoring for Risk Estimation of Human Hand Intrusion”, Nagoya University, PhD Dissertation (2021).