• The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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• v.2 no.4
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• pp.304-309
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• 2007

This paper describes an efficient path generation method for area coverage. Its applications include robots for de-mining, cleaning, painting, and so on. Our method is basically based on a divide and conquer strategy. We developed a novel cell decomposition algorithm that divides a given area into several cells. Each cell is covered by a robot motion that requires minimum time to cover the cell. Using this method, completeness and time efficiency of coverage are easily achieved. For the completeness of coverage in dynamic environments, we also propose a path following method that makes the robot cover missed areas as a result of the presence of unknown obstacles. The effectiveness of the method is verified using computer simulations.

• Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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• v.10 no.9
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• pp.785-798
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• 2004

This paper introduces the development of a range sensor based integrated navigation system for a multi-functional indoor service robot, called PSR (Public Service Robot System). The proposed navigation system includes hardware integration for sensors and actuators, the development of crucial navigation algorithms like mapping, localization, and path planning, and planning scheme such as error/fault handling. Major advantages of the proposed system are as follows: 1) A range sensor based generalized navigation system. 2) No need for the modification of environments. 3) Intelligent navigation-related components. 4) Framework supporting the selection of multiple behaviors and error/fault handling schemes. Experimental results are presented in order to show the feasibility of the proposed navigation system. The result of this research has been successfully applied to our three service robots in a variety of task domains including a delivery, a patrol, a guide, and a floor cleaning task.

• Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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• 2006.10b
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• pp.121-125
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• 2006

청소 로봇은 지도 작성 및 위치 인식을 기준으로 청소 방법을 랜덤(random)방식과 매핑(mapping)방식으로 분류 할 수 있다. 랜덤방식은 지도를 작성하지 않아 가격경쟁력이 있지만 효율이 떨어진다. 반면, 매핑방식은 지도를 작성하므로 청소 효율이 높지만 상대적인 가격경쟁력이 떨어진다. 그러므로 랜덤방식과 매핑방식의 문제점들을 보안하기 위해 본 논문은 고가의 센서 정보를 사용하지 않고 로봇이 주행 중에 발생되는 벡터(방향과 거리)값을 이용하여 로봇에게 지도 정보를 제공하는 알고리즘을 제안한다.

• International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.315-320
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• 2009

The popularity of autonomous mobile robots have been rapidly increasing due to their new emerging application areas, from room cleaning, tourist guidance to space explorations. However, the development of a satisfactory control algorithm that will enable the autonomous mobile robots to navigate safely especially in dynamic environments is still an open research problem. In this paper, a newly proposed potential field based control method is implemented, analyzed, and improvements are suggested based on experimental results obtained from simulations. The experimental results are presented to show the effectiveness of the behavior-based control using the proposed potential field generation technique.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society Of Semiconductor Equipment Technology
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.80-87
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• 2003

On this study, an End-Effector for the 300mm wafer transfer robot System is newly suggested. It is a mechanical type with $180^{\circ}$ rotating ranges and is composed of 3-point arms, two plate springs and single-axis DC motor. It is controlled by microchip for the DC motor control. To design, relationships on the gripping force and the wafer deformation is analyzed by FEM analysis. Criterion on gripping force of a suggested End-Effector is confirmed as $255 ~ 274g_f$ from experimental results. From experimented results on repeatable position accuracy, gripping force and gripping cycle times in a wafer cleaning system, we confirmed that the suggested End-Effector is well satisfied on the required performance for 300mm wafer transfer robot system.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.07d
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• pp.1993-1994
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• 2006

애자 청소 작업은 애자의 절연 저하를 사전에 예방하기 위해 고소 고압의 환경에서 이루어지는 위험한 작업으로 정비작업의 능률과 정밀도가 떨어져 로봇을 이용한 활선 애자 청소 및 진단의 자동화가 요구되어진다. 이러한 요구에 따라 활선 애자 청소 로봇이 개발되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 개발된 애자 청소 로봇 제어를 위해 마스터 슬레이브 구조를 갖는 제어 시스템 구성을 제안하고, 실험을 통해 구현한 제어 시스템의 효용성을 보인다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2002.11c
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• pp.2431-2434
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 전체 영역 경로 계획인 CCPP(Complete Coverage Path Planning)를 이용해 전 청소 영역을 청소하는 방법을 나타내고 청소영역을 해석 하였다. 그리고, Template방법에 CD(Cell Decomposition)을 접목시킨 방법을 이용해 청소영역을 청소 후 재 경로계획으로 청소 안된 영역을 효율적으로 청소하는 방법을 연구하였다. 또한 청소기의 회전 및 직선 모션에 따른 청소 영역을 비교 해석해 최적 시간과 거리에 따른 경로 계획을 살펴보았다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2003.11b
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• pp.639-642
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• 2003

본 논문에서는 청소로봇이 전 청소 영역을 CCPP(Complete Coverage Path Planning)를 이용해 경로를 생성한 후 재 경로계획 시 장애물의 미소한 변화로도 기존에 생성한 전 경로패턴을 바꾸지 않고 수정 할 수 있는 CD(Cell Decomposition)와 FN(Flow Network)을 이용한 CCPP 방식을 제안 하였다. 그리고 제안된 경로 계획에 대해 시뮬레이션으로 결과를 제시하였다.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.37 no.6
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• pp.815-820
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• 2013

With the development of technology, there has been a considerable increase in the number of skyscrapers in the world. Accordingly, there are increasing requirements with regard to maintenance, such as cleaning, painting, and inspection. However, it is extremely dangerous to work on the walls of buildings, and falls from buildings have accounted for a large proportion of construction accidents. In particular, as the number of buildings with irregular shapes increases, the accident rate during maintenance work has increased each year, with most accidents leading to deaths. An alternative solution must be developed with the commercialization of automatic systems. In this study, fundamental research has been conducted for drafting and commercializing an automation tool with a built-in guide system that can perform cleaning.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.21 no.12
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• pp.612-618
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• 2020

In recent years, the demand for external window cleaning has increased, but the process is a very dangerous manpower-dependent operation. In addition, it is difficult to clean at the desired frequency in a business that values cleanliness. Therefore, there is a need to automate this work. This paper presents the concept of a device that can be attached to a specific window and clean the window continuously. The economic feasibility of this device was analyzed. The estimated manufacturing cost of the equipment was approximately 10 million won, but the possible investment cost was at least 9.8 million won for five years of endurance and 103 million won for 10 years of endurance. Therefore, the expected savings well exceed the equipment cost, and it was evaluated as having economic feasibility. Since this study analyzed only quantitative indicators, the expected cost reduction due to a reduction in safety accidents, productivity improvement, construction time reduction, and quality improvement was not considered. Therefore, it is expected that the calculated economic feasibility will be more accurate if the cost reduction effect by the automation equipment is calculated by adding the expected values not considered in this study.