• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2007.10a
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• pp.311-312
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• 2007

This paper proposes a new algorithm for path planning and obstacles avoidance using the ant colony optimization algorithm. The proposed algorithm is a new hybrid algorithm that composes of the ant colony algorithm method and the Maklink graph method. At first, we produce the path of a mobile robot a the static environment. And then we find midpoints of each path using the Maklink graph. Finally the ant colony optimization algorithm is adopted to get a shortest path. In this paper, we prove the performance of the proposed algorithm is better than that of the Dijkstra algorithm through simulation.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2023.07a
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• pp.555-556
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• 2023

본 논문에서는 제조/물류 기업 등 제품(물품) 이동 작업 시 효율적인 경로 제공을 위한 경로 최적화 기법을 제안한다. 이 기법은 업무지원 시스템(MES, ERP, WMS 등)이 구축되어있는 기업을 대상으로 공간정보와 업무지원 시스템에 저장되는 제품 데이터를 기준 정보로 하며, 다익스트라(Dijkstra), 개미 집단 알고리즘(Ant Colony Algorithm, ACO)등 경로 탐색 알고리즘을 적용하여 문제를 해결하고자 한다. 공간정보는 공장(현장)의 레이아웃(Layout)과 제품이 적재/출하되는 렉(Rack) 등의 위치 정보가 포함되고, 업무지원 시스템에서 제품의 현재 위치, 공정 상태, 등록 시간, 제품 크기 등을 사용한다. 제안하는 기법은 상기 기준 정보를 경로 탐색 알고리즘에 적용하여 적재/출하, 공정 이동, 보관 장소 변경 등 제품의 위치가 변경되는 경우에 경로를 최적화할 수 있는 기법을 제안한다. 제품 이동 작업은 대부분 노동력에 의존하는 작업으로 경로 최적화 기법을 제안함으로써, 인력 비용 감소와 향후 로봇 기반의 제품 이동 작업에도 적용하여 자동화된 작업효과를 가져다 줄 것으로 기대한다.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.11 no.11
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• pp.41-46
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• 2020

The start of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought about various changes in the domestic industry in general, and smart factories have spread to companies in the fields of production, manufacturing and logistics, and they are using automation equipment. Especially in the field of logistics automation, AGVs are widely used, and most of them use the line guidance system, which is the traditional AGV drive system. In addition, the demand for AGV system developers, system operators and managers, and maintenance personnel is increasing, and the installation of systems for education is expensive and requires a large space to utilize. It is a situation where systematic education is difficult. In this paper, we propose a virtual simulation-based AGV distance education model for smooth practice of trainees. The proposed model consisted of a model that can drive the AGV by analyzing video information, instead of the line guidance method that is the conventional technology. As a result of self-diagnosis evaluation, it was confirmed that the experimental group through online education had an average satisfaction level of 0.65 higher than the control group using existing equipment, and that it could be used in an online education environment.

• Journal of Creative Information Culture
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.275-283
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• 2019

The fourth industrial revolution is emerging as the talk of the times. The industrial structure is changing greatly from the past, as well as the social scene, changing our daily lives. Especially, the importance of the software sector is growing. For students who have to live in this future society, computational thinking is a key capability. In order to achieve this goal, this study was carried out in the following steps. First, we organized a SW education convergence program based on life-oriented aspects. Second, the configured program was applied to the site to verify the effectiveness of computational thinking. The results of this study show that the experimental group has 32 points better than the pre-test, and the comparative group has about 2 points better. The statistical significance probability was a significant difference of .028. The results of this study may be used as a reference for the training of SW convergence education and future talent in the future.

• Journal of Digital Contents Society
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.995-1000
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• 2017

The purpose of this study is to analyze the educational effect on creativity and solving-problem ability based on hackathon of elementary SW education. We divided into control and experimental groups with activities of physical computing or robots. The control groups conducted by traditional project based learning collaboratively and the experimental group in hackathon. The outcomes from students were evaluated to by elementary teachers with questionnaire and analyzed to the creativity and solving-problem ability of physical computing or robot productions. As a result, a group of hackathon showed significant positive results in the accuracy on creativity and solving-problem skills statistically. We concluded that the free atmosphere of hackathon for communication and consultation have been attributed to various ideas of students.

• Journal of Creative Information Culture
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.183-191
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• 2019

The purpose of this paper is to develop an unplugged education program that develops the 4C (Creativity, Critical thinking, Communication ability, Collaboration) and CT (Computational Thinking) competencies required in modern society. This study discovered "Fine Dust Robot" as a theme suitable for the unplugged education program, and designed the Unplugged 4-hour education program which can develop 4C and CT competencies. The first stage motivates learning, and the second and third stages develop unplugged activity to develop CT. In the fourth stage, the algorithms created through unplugged activities were programmed through the natural language instruction card and produced the output. We developed educational materials that can be utilized in the unplugged education program. Finally, education programs were conducted for elementary school students, and pre- and post-tests of computational thinking were conducted for general students and gifted students. Educational effective was found in both groups.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2023.11a
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• pp.281-282
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• 2023

자율주행 자동차 시장 규모 및 기술이 급속도로 성장하고 있음에도 불구하고, 전문가 교육을 위한 높은 하드웨어 비용 때문에 실제로 이 기술을 실험하기 위한 집단 교육 플랫폼의 필요성이 높아졌다. 이에 따라 우리는 자율주행에 사용되는 센서와 액츄에이터, 그리고 자율주행 알고리즘 학습을 위한 1/5 크기의 하드웨어를 포함한 교육 플랫폼을 설계했다. 이 교육 프로그램은 온라인 강의와 실습으로 구성되며, 각각의 모듈은 로봇 운영체제(ROS)를 활용한 C언어로 개발되었다. 이 교육 플랫폼은 언제 어디서나 접근 가능한 온라인 형식으로 제공되므로, 학생들은 이론과 실습을 통해 자율주행 분야의 전문가로 성장할 수 있는 기회를 얻게 되고 혁신과 경쟁력 강화에 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SP
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• v.49 no.4
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• pp.77-84
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• 2012

Face classification has wide applications in intelligent video surveillance, content retrieval, robot vision, and human-machine interface. Pose and expression changes, and arbitrary illumination are typical problems for face recognition. When the face is captured at a distance, the image quality is often degraded by blurring and noise corruption. This paper investigates the efficacy of multi-classifier decision level fusion for face classification based on the photon-counting linear discriminant analysis with two different cost functions: Euclidean distance and negative normalized correlation. Decision level fusion comprises three stages: cost normalization, cost validation, and fusion rules. First, the costs are normalized into the uniform range and then, candidate costs are selected during validation. Three fusion rules are employed: minimum, average, and majority-voting rules. In the experiments, unfocusing and motion blurs are rendered to simulate the effects of the long distance environments. It will be shown that the decision-level fusion scheme provides better results than the single classifier.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.307-312
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• 2023

North Korea has already been using underground space for military purposes for decades, and is currently developing it as a key base for operating asymmetric forces. Accordingly, the special operations teams need fighting methods, weapon systems, and organizational structures to carry out subterranean operations. This paper presents an unmanned system platform for subterranean operations that combines tilt-rotor type drones, high-tech sensors, communication repeaters, and small robots, and a system that can be operated by special operation teams. Based on this, the survivability of the special operations teams can be strengthened and operational utility can be maximized. Afterwards, if Special Warfare Command collects collective intelligence based on the ideas related to subterranean operations presented in this paper and further develops these, it will be possible to drive subterranean operations doctrines, weapon systems, and organizational structures optimized for the battlefield on the Korean Theater of Operations in the near future.

• The Journal of Korean Society for Radiation Therapy
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.1-7
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose is to evaluate the accuracy of correcting the targeting error through the Target Location System (TLS) for the location change error of the reference point which arises from the movement or motion of patient during the treatment using the CyberKnife. Materials and Methods: In this test, Gafchromic MD-55 film was inserted into the head and neck phantom to analyze the accuracy of the targeting, and then the 6 MV X-ray of CyberKnife (CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System G4, Accuray, US) was irradiated. End to End (E2E) program was used to analyze the accuracy of targeting, which is provided by Accuray Corporation. To compute the error of the targeting, the test was carried out with the films that were irradiated 12 times by maintaining the distance within the rage of $0{\pm}0.2\;mm$ toward x, y, z from the reference point and maintaining the angle within the rage of $0{\pm}0.2^{\circ}$ toward roll, pitch, yaw, and then with the films which were irradiated 6 times by applying intentional movement. And the correlation in the average value of the reference film and the test film were analyzed through independent samples t-test. In addition, the consistency of dose distribution through gamma-index method (dose difference: 3%) was quantified, compared, and analyzed by varying the distance to agreement (DTA) to 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, respectively. Results: E2E test result indicated that the average error of the reference film was 0.405 mm and the standard deviation was 0.069 mm. The average error of the test film was 0.413 mm with the standard deviation of 0.121 mm. The result of independent sampling t-test for both averages showed that the significant probability was P=0.836 (confidence level: 95%). Besides, by comparing the consistency of dose distribution of DTA through 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, it was found that the average dose distribution of axial film was 95.04%, 97.56%, 98.13%, respectively in 3,314 locations of the reference film, consistent with the average dose distribution of sagittal film that was 95.47%, 97.68%, 98.47%, respectively. By comparing with the test film, it was found that the average dose distribution of axial film was 96.38%, 97.57%, 98.04%, respectively, at 3,323 locations, consistent with the average dose distribution of sagittal film which was 95.50%, 97.87%, 98.36%, respectively. Conclusion: Robotic CyberKnife traces and complements in real time the error in the location change of the reference point caused by the motion or movement of patient during the treatment and provides the accuracy with the consistency of over 95% dose distribution and the targeting error below 1 mm.