Chaerim (Wendy) Moon

PhD Candidate · Mechanical Science and Engineering · UIUC

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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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Apr 26, 2026 Welcome to my newly updated website!

selected publications

  1. Under Review
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    Manuscript Under Review
    Chaerim Moon et al.
    Under Review, 2026
    legged locomotion whole-body dynamics multi-limb coordination
  2. RO-MAN
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    Strategies for Moment Compensation in Supernumerary Robotic Limbs Manipulation Tasks
    Chaerim Moon and Joohyung Kim
    In IEEE RO-MAN, 2024
    human-in-the-loop manipulation physical HRI multi-limb coordination
    Paper Project Page
  3. RO-MAN
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    Development of a 3-DOF Interactive Modular Robot with Human-like Head Motions
    Chaerim Moon, Sankalp Yamsani, and Joohyung Kim
    In IEEE RO-MAN, 2023
    human-robot non-verbal communication human subject tracking robotic head module
    Paper Project Page
  4. TNSRE
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    A Lower-Back Exoskeleton with a Four-Bar Linkage Structure for Providing Extensor Moment and Lumbar Traction Force
    Chaerim Moon, Jangho Bae, Jaewon Kwak, and 1 more author
    IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2022
    wearable robot mechanism design linkage synthesis exoskeleton
    Paper