Dr. Nabih Pico is a research professor at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea, specializing in robot design, mobile robotics, AI, and autonomous navigation. He earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from SKKU in 2022. He has led multiple research projects at SKKU in collaboration with industry partners. He worked on an AI-driven perception system with HD Hyundai Robotics to improve obstacle avoidance and autonomous navigation based on reinforcement learning. At COGA Robotics, his project focused on enhancing indoor robot mobility, leading to a patented suspension system. He also collaborated with VESTEK, leading the LINC 3.0 project, which involved developing a 250 kg robot prototype for industrial environments capable of climbing slopes and stairs.
Sungkyunkwan University
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Research Grand Prize 2024
Sungkyunkwan University
Human Centered Convergence Machine Solution Future Talent Training Research Group: Awarded the Postdoctoral Research category at the 2024 Graduate School Research Achievement Competition + SKKU Research Matter Plus, hosted by the Graduate School team of Sungkyunkwan University
Research Grand Prize 2023
Sungkyunkwan University
The Graduate School Academic Festival of Mechanical Engineering 2023 Research Area: Robot and Intelligent System / Convergence Design and Intelligent Manufacturing Topic: "Improving the Intelligence of the Robot for Autonomous Navigation in Indoor Environments based on Deep Reinforcement Learning"
Research Excellence Award 2022
Sungkyunkwan University
The Graduate School Academic Festival of Mechanical Engineering 2022 Research Area: Robot and Intelligent System / Convergence Design and Intelligent Manufacturing Topic: “ Optimal Design and Emergency Control System for a Delivery Robot Capable of Climbing Up and Down Stairs”
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