Hi, I'm Minku Kim. I am a Ph.D. candidate in Robotics at Oregon State University, as a member of the
Dynamic Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (DRAIL) Laboratory,
advised by Professor Alan Fern.
My research interests lie at the intersection of control theory, machine learning, and computer vision.
I am interested in improving the adaptability and robustness of legged robots in complex, dynamic environments through reinforcement learning and rich sensory feedback.
Previously, I earned my Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) with a concentration in Mechatronics
and Robotic Systems from the University of Pennsylvania.
My Master's research centered on developing vision-based hierarchical locomotion controllers for navigating unstructured terrains using
the underactuated bipedal robot Cassie in the Dynamic Autonomy and Intelligent Robotics (DAIR) Lab
where I was fortunate to be advised by Professor Michael Posa and co-advised by
Professor Pratik Chaudhari.