Regular biography
Hae Won Park is a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering department at KAIST. Their research focuses on Mechanical Engineering. They can be contacted via email at haewonpark@kaist.ac.kr, and their professional website is available at https://www.dynamicrobot.kaist.ac.kr/.
Scholar-generated biography
Hae-Won Park is an Associate Professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, specializing in Robotics, Legged Robots, Humanoids, and Bioinspired robotics. Her research focuses on developing advanced control strategies for dynamic and efficient locomotion in legged robots, including bipedal and quadrupedal systems. She has contributed significantly to the design and control of robotic walkers and runners, such as MABEL and MIT Cheetah 2, emphasizing stability, speed, and adaptability in complex terrains. Her work integrates model predictive control, compliant dynamics, and real-time planning to achieve agile and energy-efficient motion.