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Kyungpook National University (KNU) has established itself as a remarkably diverse and dynamic research institution, bridging cutting-edge robotics, intelligent systems, advanced materials, and medical technology. Located in Daegu, South Korea, KNU's research portfolio spans an impressive range of disciplines, making it an attractive destination for researchers and students seeking interdisciplinary collaboration. At the heart of KNU's robotics research lies a sustained commitment to surgical robotics and human-machine interaction. Pioneering work on physiological tremor estimation and filtering — now cited hundreds of times globally — has directly advanced the precision of robotic-assisted microsurgery, while clinical studies comparing robotic and laparoscopic surgical outcomes have shaped real-world medical practice. The institution's development of a 5G tactile internet-based telesurgery robot signals its forward-looking engagement with next-generation remote surgical systems. KNU's materials and soft robotics research is equally distinguished. Breakthroughs in flexible wearable temperature sensors, biomimetic color-changing anisotropic soft actuators, and transparent walking soft robots demonstrate a sophisticated capacity to translate advanced materials science into functional robotic systems. These contributions, drawing hundreds of citations, have meaningfully influenced the global soft robotics community. The university further excels in artificial intelligence applications, with impactful work spanning visual object tracking, autoencoder-based industrial anomaly detection, AI-driven energy harvesting, and smart wastewater management. This breadth reflects KNU's commitment to deploying intelligent systems across societal challenges in energy, environment, and healthcare. For prospective students and collaborators, KNU offers a uniquely integrative research environment where robotics, AI, smart materials, and biomedical engineering converge — fostering innovations that resonate across academia and industry worldwide.