Chi‐Hyung Ahn

University of California San Diego, Samsung (South Korea)

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Total Citations

247

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Chi-Hyung Ahn is a pioneering researcher in bioinspired soft robotics and wireless power transfer systems. His most influential work, the 2019 paper "Bioinspired Design of Light-Powered Crawling, Squeezing, and Jumping Untethered Soft Robot," has garnered 236 citations, showcasing its significant impact on the field. In this study, Ahn introduced a novel light-powered soft robot that mimics natural locomotion, enabling untethered crawling, squeezing, and jumping—a breakthrough that expanded the limited locomotion capabilities of existing light-driven robots. This bioinspired design has opened new avenues for autonomous, energy-efficient soft robots in exploration and search-and-rescue applications. Additionally, Ahn has contributed to wireless power technology, as seen in his 2014 paper on high-frequency wireless power transfer systems for robot vacuum cleaners, which addresses efficient energy delivery through magnetic resonant coupling. His work bridges fundamental engineering principles with practical robotic applications, earning recognition for advancing both soft robotics and wireless energy solutions. Ahn’s research continues to inspire innovations in autonomous systems, making him a notable figure in modern robotics and power transfer engineering.