Chaerim (Wendy) Moon
PhD Candidate · Mechanical Science and Engineering · UIUC
I am a fourth-year PhD candidate, advised by Professor Justin Yim. Previously, I received M.S. and B.S. (with Great Honor) in Mechanical Engineering from Korea University in 2022 and 2020, respectively.
Research Keywords: 🧠 model-based motion generation · 🐕 multi-limb coordination · ⚙️ whole-body dynamics
My research focuses on constraint-aware motion design for multi-limb robotic systems. I study how to design coordinated motions for multi-limb robots under physical constraints imposed by robot morphology and dynamics, operating environments, and even human users. My broader goal is to establish motion design principles that enable multi-limb robots to operate effectively in underexplored but impactful applications.
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selected publications
- Under Review
Motion Design for Grasp-Based Dynamic Locomotion of Multi-Limbed Robots in MicrogravityUnder Review, 2026legged locomotion whole-body dynamics multi-limb coordination - RO-MAN
Strategies for Moment Compensation in Supernumerary Robotic Limbs Manipulation TasksIn IEEE RO-MAN, 2024human-in-the-loop manipulation physical HRI multi-limb coordination - IROS Demo
Robotic Backpack System with Pluggable Supernumerary LimbsIn Demo Session at IROS, 2023*Equal contributionhuman-in-the-loop manipulation teleoperation human pose estimation - RO-MAN
Development of a 3-DOF Interactive Modular Robot with Human-like Head MotionsIn IEEE RO-MAN, 2023human-robot non-verbal communication human subject tracking robotic head module - TNSRE
A Lower-Back Exoskeleton with a Four-Bar Linkage Structure for Providing Extensor Moment and Lumbar Traction ForceIEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2022wearable robot mechanism design linkage synthesis exoskeleton