International Journal

41. T. Kim, J. Kim, and S.-C. Yu, "Development of Bioinspired Multimodal Underwater Robot "HERO-BLUE" for Walking, Swimming, and Crawling," Transactions on Robotics (T-RO), vol. 40, pp. 1421-1438, 2024. [Link]

40. S. Song, J. Kim, T. Kim, Y. Song, and S.-C. Yu, "Development of a Biomimetic Underwater Robot for Bottom Inspection of Marine Structures," International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, vol. 21, no. 21,  pp 4041-4056, Nov 2023. [Link]

39. J. Kim, T. Kim, S. Song, M. Sung, and S.-C. Yu, "Parent-child underwater robot-based manipulation system for underwater structure maintenance," Control Engineering Practice, vol. 134, p. 105459, Feb 2023. [Link]

38. S. Rho, S. Park, J. Pyo, M. Lee, M. Jin, and S.-C. Yu, "LiDAR-Stereo Thermal Sensor Fusion for Indoor Disaster Environment," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 23, no. 7, pp. 7816-7827, Feb 2023. [Link]

37. Y. Song, J. Kang, and S.-C. Yu, "Development of Dual-Unit Ceiling Adhesion Robot System with Passive Hinge for Obstacle Traversal Under Kinodynamic Constraints," in IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 4486-4500, Jan 2023. [Link]

36. H. Joe, J. Kim, and S.-C. Yu, “Probabilistic 3D reconstruction using two sonar devices,” Sensors, vol. 22, no. 6: 2094, Mar. 8, 2022. [Link]

35. H. Joe, H. Cho, M. Sung, J. Kim, and S.-C. Yu, "Sensor Fusion of Two Sonar Devices for Underwater 3D Mapping with an AUV," Autonomous Robots, no. 45, pp. 543-560, 2021. [Link]

34. J. Kim, S. Song, T. Kim, Y.-W. Song, S.-W. Kim, B.-I. Lee, Y. Ryu, and S.-C. Yu, “Collaborative vision-based precision monitoring of tiny eel larvae in a water tank,” IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 100801-100813, Jul. 9, 2021. [Link]

33. B. Kim, H. Joe, and S.-C. Yu, “High-precision underwater 3D mapping using imaging sonar for navigation of autonomous underwater vehicle,” International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, no. 19, pp. 3199-3208, Jun. 16, 2021. [Link]

32. H. Joe, H. Cho, M. Sung, J. Kim, and S.-C. Yu, “Sensor fusion of two sonar devices for underwater 3D mapping with an AUV,” Autonomous Robots, vol. 45, pp. 543-560, Jun. 4, 2021. [Link]

31. M. Sung, J. Kim, H. Cho, M. Lee, and S.-C. Yu, “Underwater-sonar-image-based 3D point cloud reconstruction for high data utilization and object classification using neural network,” MDPI Electronics, 2020. [Link]

30. T. Kim, Y. Song, and S.-C. Yu, “Underwater walking mechanism of underwater amphibious robot using hinged multi-modal paddle,” International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 2020, in press.

29. M. Sung, J. Kim, M. Lee, B. Kim, J. Kim, and S.-C. Yu, “Realistic sonar image simulation using deep learning for underwater object detection,” International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 523-534, Feb. 4, 2020. [Link]

28. H. Joe, J. Kim, and S.-C. Yu, “3D reconstruction using two sonar devices in a Montecarlo approach for AUV application,” International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 587-596, Feb. 28, 2020, [Link]

27. Byeongjin Kim, Jason Kim, Hyeonwoo Cho, Jinhwan Kim, and Son-Cheol Yu, “AUV-based multi-view scanning method for 3-D reconstruction of underwater object using forward scan sonar,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 1592-1606, Feb. 1, 2019. [Link]

26. Minsung Sung, Hyeonwoo Cho, Taesik Kim, Hangil Joe, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Crosstalk removal in forward scan sonar image using deep learning for object detection,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 19, no. 21, pp. 9929-9944, 2019. [Link]

25. Juhyun Pyo, Hyeonwoo Cho, and Son-Cheol Yu, “On-site calibration based estimation method of forward seabed elevation using forward scan sonar,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 19, no. 19, Oct. 2019. [Link]

24. Juhyun Pyo, Hyeonwoo Cho, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Beam slice-based recognition method for acoustic landmark with multi-beam forward looking sonar,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 17, no. 21, pp.7074-7085, Sep. 2017. [Link]

23. Hyeonwoo Cho, Byeongjin Kim, and Son-Cheol Yu, “AUV-based underwater 3-D point cloud generation using acoustic lens-based multibeam sonar,” IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, vol. 43, no. 4, pp.856-872, Oct. 2017. [Link]

22. Hangil Joe, Hyunwoo Roh, Hyeonwoo Cho, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Development of a flap-type mooring-less wave energy harvesting system for sensor buoy,” Energy, vol. 133, pp. 851-863, Aug. 2017. [Link]

21. Hyeonwoo Cho, Juhyun Pyo, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Drift error reduction based on the sonar image prediction and matching for underwater hovering,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 16, no. 23, pp. 8566-8577, July 2016. [Link]

20. Hyeonwoo Cho, Jeonghwe Gu, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Robust sonar-based underwater object recognition against angle-of-view variation,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 1013-1025, Feb. 2016. [Link]

19. Minsung Kim, Hangil Joe, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Dual-loop robust controller design for autonomous underwater vehicle under unknown environmental disturbances,” Electronics Letters, vol. 52, no. 5, pp. 350-352, Feb. 2016. [Link]

18. Juhyun Pyo, Hyeonwoo Cho, Hangil Joe, Tamaki Ura, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Development of hovering type AUV “Cyclops” and its performance evaluation using image mosaicing,” Ocean Engineering, vol. 109, pp. 517-530, Nov. 2015. [Link]

17. Jongkyoo Kim, Hangil Joe, Son-Cheol Yu, Jin S. Lee, and Minsung Kim, “Time delay controller design for position control of autonomous underwater vehicle under disturbances,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 2, pp. 1052-1061, Feb. 2016. [Link]

16. Hyeonwoo Cho and Son-Cheol Yu, “Real-time sonar image enhancement for AUV-based acoustic vision,” Ocean Engineering, vol. 104, pp. 568-579, Aug. 2015. [Link]

15. Seonghun Hong, Jinhwan Kim, Juhyun Pyo, and Son-Cheol Yu, “A robust loop-closure method for visual SLAM in Unstructured seafloor environment,” Autonomous Robots, vol. 40, no. 6, pp. 1095-1109, Aug. 2015. [Link]

14. Minsung Kim, Hangil Joe, Jinwhan Kim, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Integral sliding mode controller for precise maneuvering of autonomous underwater vehicle in the presence of unknown environmental disturbances,” International Journal of Control, vol. 88, no. 10, pp. 2055-2065,  Jul. 2015. [Link]

13. Hyeonwoo Cho and Son-Cheol Yu, “Variable data-window-size recursive least squares algorithm for dynamic system identification,” Electronics Letters, vol. 51, no. 4, pp. 341-343, Feb. 2015. [Link]

12. Hyeonwoo Cho, Jeonghwe Gu, Hangil Joe, Akira Asada, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Acoustic beam profile-based rapid underwater object detection for an imaging sonar,” Journal of Marine Science and Technology, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 180-197, Mar. 2015. [Link]

11. Hangil Joe, Minsung Kim, and Son-Cheol Yu, “Second-order sliding-mode controller for autonomous underwater vehicle in the presence of unknown disturbances,” Nonlinear Dynamics, vol. 78, no. 1, pp. 183-196, Oct. 2014. [Link]

10. Son-Cheol Yu, Junku Yuh, and Jinwhan Kim, “Armless underwater manipulation using a small deployable agent vehicle connected by a smart cable,” Ocean Engineering, vol. 70, pp. 149-159, Sep. 2013. [Link]

9. Jeong-Hyun Kim, Young-Zhu Yoon, Sun-Cheol Yu, and Dong-Joong Kang, “Real-time 2D height mapping method for an unmanned vehicle using a stereo camera and laser sensor fusion,” International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, vol. 10, no. 4, pp.761-771, Aug. 2012. [Link]

8. Son-Cheol Yu, Zhu Teng, and Dong-Joong Kang, “Modeling of high-resolution 3D sonar for image recognition,” International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 1-7, Nov. 2012. [Link]

7. Son-Cheol Yu, Dong-Joung Kang, and Jae-Soo Kim, “Edge line information based underwater landmark for UUV,” International Journal of Ocean System Engineering, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 68-75, Jun. 2011. [Link]

6. Dae-Young Kim, Bae Hyung-Sub, Myeong-Kwan Park, Son-Cheol Yu, Young-Sool Yun, Peter Cho, and Ryuichiro Yamane, “A study of magnetic fluid seals for underwater robotic vehicles,” International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 33, no. 1-2, pp. 857-863, Oct. 2010. [Link]

5. Jun-Hyu Park, Dong-Joong Kang, Myun-Soo Shin, Sung-Jo Lim, Son-Cheol Yu, Kwang-Soo Lee, Jong-Eun Ha, Sung-Hoon Choa, “Easy calibaration method of vision system for in-situ measurement of strain of thin films,” Transaction of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, vol. 19, pp. 243-249, Sep. 2009. [Link]

4. Son-Cheol Yu, “A preliminary test on agent based docking system for autonomous underwater vehicles,” International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 52-59, Mar. 2009. [Link]

3. Son-Cheol Yu, “Development of real-time acoustic image recognition system using by autonomous marine vehicle,” Ocean Engineering, vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 90-105, Jan. 2008. [Link]

2. Son-Cheol Yu and Tamaki Ura, “A system of multi-AUV interlinked with a smart cable for autonomous inspection of underwater structures,” International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 265-273, Dec. 2004. (Best paper Award) [Link]

1. Son-Cheol Yu and Tamaki Ura, “Experiments on a system of multi-AUV interlinked with a smart cable for autonomous inspection of underwater structures,” International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 274-283, Dec. 2004. [Link]