Future MVR(Most Valuable Roboticist)
Affiliations. Address. Contacts. Motto. Etc.
Cellular Phone : +82-10-8411-0245
Mail : woosong@kaist.ac.kr
City : Daejeon, South Korea
Hi Everyone, welcome to my website! My name is Woosong Kang.
I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
Previously, I founded and served as the CEO of KangZ Robotics, a company dedicated to providing advanced algorithm solutions. I also worked as a researcher at the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM). I earned both my Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), where I conducted research on the locomotion of quadrupedal robots in Professor Sehoon Oh’s lab.
As a robotics engineer, I envision a society where humans and robots coexist harmoniously. My goal is to create robots capable of adapting to the complex environments humans have built, ultimately enhancing the quality of human life. My specific research focus lies in the whole-body control of humanoid robots, enabling them to dynamically perform various and complex tasks. To achieve this, I have built comprehensive experience across the robotics spectrum—from actuator design and hardware integration to the development of robust control algorithms.
In addition to my professional pursuits, I am personally passionate about the history of robotics. In my spare time, I also enjoy singing, exploring different whiskeys, and crafting cocktails.
news
| Apr 01, 2026 | I’m happy to share that my bipedal locomotion research at KIMM has been published in IEEE Access under the title ‘Robust Whole-Body Balance Control of Wheeled-Bipedal Robot for Perception-Less Terrain Adaptation’. |
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| Mar 02, 2026 | I’m happy to share that I’ve started my Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at KAIST! My research will focus on humanoid whole-body control, where I will be working to push the boundaries of robotics to achieve agile, versatile, and highly precise performance in humanoid robots. I am incredibly excited for this new chapter and the technical challenges ahead. Let’s keep in touch as I embark on this journey into the future of robotics! |
| Oct 01, 2024 | I’m excited to announce the launch of my new solo venture, “KangZ Robotics.” We specialize in developing and supplying control algorithms for various robotic tasks. I look forward to connecting with many of you! |
| Sep 29, 2024 | The contract with the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials has come to an end. I had a wonderful time learning so much during our collaboration. I would like to express my gratitude to all the researchers at the institute. Thank you! |
| Sep 10, 2024 | A paper “Iterative Periodic Running Control Through Swept Angle Adjustment With Modified SLIP Model” has been accepted by IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters(RAL)! |