Dahie Hong

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Dr. Dahie Hong is a leading researcher in the field of surgical robotics, with a primary focus on tendon-driven mechanisms and their application in endoscopic systems. Her work addresses the critical challenge of power transmission in minimally invasive surgery, particularly the complex hysteresis behavior exhibited by tendon-sheath mechanism pairs. In her most cited work, "Modeling Backlash-Like Hysteresis of Tendon Sheath Mechanism-Pair" (2020, 15 citations), Hong developed a sophisticated mathematical model that captures the nonlinear input-output hysteresis caused by tendon deformation during power transmission through tortuous anatomical channels. This contribution is foundational for improving the precision and reliability of flexible endoscopic surgical robots, enabling more accurate tool manipulation in hard-to-reach surgical sites. Her research bridges the gap between theoretical mechanics and practical robotic design, offering engineers a framework to compensate for transmission losses. While her citation count reflects the emerging nature of this specialized field, Hong's work has been instrumental in advancing the control systems for next-generation surgical instruments, with potential applications in natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and single-port access procedures.